Litigation Associate

Matterpointe; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Matterpointe, a San Francisco-based law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate to handle complex commercial and employment matters with substantive responsibility and client exposure. The environment is collaborative, trial-oriented, and judgment-focused.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of civil, commercial, or employment litigation experience, strong writing, and autonomy. California bar admission is required. Hybrid flexibility is offered after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of civil, commercial, or employment litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Comfort managing matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• California bar admission

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in litigation strategy and case management.
• Responsible for discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners who are actively engaged in matters
• Deliver quality work with clarity and balance in a collaborative environment
• Assist in developing long-term professional trajectory in the Bay Area

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Litigation experience

Job description

San Francisco, CA | Hybrid

Matterpointe is partnering with a San Francisco–based law firm to support the addition of a Litigation Associate as the practice continues to grow its presence in complex commercial and employment matters.

This role is built for an associate who wants substantive responsibility—not just volume. The firm's attorneys are hands-on, collaborative, and trial-oriented, and associates are trusted early with meaningful work and client exposure. You'll be part of a team that values preparation, judgment, and clear thinking over performative busyness.

What this opportunity offers

• Direct involvement in litigation strategy, not just execution
• Responsibility across discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation
• Close collaboration with partners who are actively engaged in matters
• A firm culture that prioritizes quality work and sustainable expectations
• Hybrid flexibility once established

The environment

This is a firm that attracts clients who value practical, business-minded legal advice. Internally, attorneys are expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work. Associates are encouraged to develop their voice and judgment rather than operate in rigid hierarchies.

Ideal background

• 3–7 years of civil, commercial, or employment litigation experience
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Comfort managing matters with a high degree of autonomy
• California bar admission

This role is well suited for an associate who wants to deepen litigation experience while building a long-term professional trajectory in the Bay Area—without sacrificing clarity or balance.