Litigation Associate Attorney

The Standard Legal Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k)

Maternity & paternity leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Standard Legal Recruiting, a boutique litigation recruiting firm, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Silicon Valley team. The role involves handling high-stakes class actions, complex commercial disputes, and IP litigation for startups and Fortune50 clients.

2–5 years of substantive litigation experience in national, regional, or boutique firms; experience in federal and California state courts preferred; strong research, writing and communication skills with experience drafting

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of substantive litigation experience in national, regional or boutique firms.
• Experience in federal and California state courts preferred.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills; proven ability to draft pleadings and briefs.
• Hands-on discovery experience including document production and depositions.
• Top-tier law school credentials; federal clerkship strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-stakes class action, complex commercial, and IP litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Conduct discovery, oversee document production, attend depositions, and prepare expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior litigators and develop an independent client base.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and writing

Oral advocacy

Discovery and evidence handling

Education

Top-tier law school

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney

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Organising Institution / Firm

The Standard Legal Recruiting

Rolling Basis (Official)

$170,000 – $270,000 per year (base pay) plus annual bonus and benefits

2–5 years of substantive litigation experience in a national, regional, or boutique firm; experience in both federal and California state courts preferred; strong research, writing and communication skills with experience drafting pleadings and briefs; experience with discovery, depositions and expert‑witness preparation; excellent academic credentials from a top‑tier law school; federal clerkship strongly preferred.

Full‑time Litigation Associate Attorney (Junior to Mid‑Level)

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

The Standard Legal Recruiting, a boutique litigation recruiting firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Silicon Valley team. The role involves handling high‑stakes class actions, complex commercial disputes, and intellectual‑property litigation for startups and Fortune50 clients.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 2–5 years of substantive litigation experience (national, regional, or boutique firm).
• Experience in both federal and California state courts preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills; proven ability to draft pleadings and briefs.
• Hands‑on discovery experience, including document production, depositions, and expert‑witness preparation.
• Top‑tier law school academic credentials; federal clerkship strongly preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage high‑stakes class action, complex commercial, and IP litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Conduct discovery, oversee document production, attend depositions, and prepare expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings.
• Collaborate closely with senior litigators and develop an independent client base.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Base salary range: $170,000 – $270,000 per year (DOE).
• Additional compensation: annual bonus.
• Benefits: medical & dental insurance, 401(k), paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Work model: hybrid (Silicon Valley office & remote).

For inquiries, reach out to:

• Name: Tory Mathias
• Title: Top Legal Recruiter & Co‑Founder, The Standard Legal Recruiting

What is the expected billable hour commitment?

The boutique expects associates to log approximately 1,750 billable hours per year to remain in good standing.

Is the position open to candidates without a federal clerkship?

Yes. While a federal clerkship is strongly preferred, it is not an absolute requirement.