Litigation Associate Attorney (Lower Hours)

Heritage Legal Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lower billable-hour expectations

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Heritage Legal Search is looking for a Litigation Associate to join their Bay Area office. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse civil litigation, including class action and complex commercial disputes, with a focus on high-stakes matters in federal and California state courts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and excellent writing, research, and communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $190,000 to $315,000.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Strong academic credentials necessary.
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in diverse civil litigation practices.
• Focus on class action defense and complex commercial litigation.
• Work on high-stakes matters in federal and state courts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Writing skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A highly regarded litigation boutique is seeking a Litigation Associate for its Bay Area office.

This role involves a diverse civil litigation practice focused on class action defense, complex commercial litigation, and intellectual property litigation. The position includes work on high-stakes matters involving highly complex legal issues across both federal and California state courts.

Highlights

• Lower billable-hour expectation than many peer firms
• Sophisticated litigation practice across commercial, class action, and IP matters
• Exposure to complex disputes in federal and state courts
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this role is $190,000–$315,000, depending on class year and experience, with additional guaranteed compensation available for higher billable thresholds.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

To Apply

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity (or others), please respond via LinkedIn with your resume in confidence to Amanda. If your background is a match, we will be in touch with you prior to presenting your resume to our client. Due to the high volume of submissions, we will only be able to respond to applicants who are a match for this opening (or one of our other active searches).