Litigation Associate: Direct Partner Mentorship, High-Impact

Above the Bar; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH Fridays

Mentorship from partners

High-profile matters

Job summary

Above the Bar in San Francisco is seeking a junior litigation associate to join a small, highly regarded boutique that handles sophisticated commercial litigation for technology clients.

You will work directly with partners from day one, own your cases, and receive mentorship on high-profile matters. The role offers BigLaw-scale compensation and an office-based environment with occasional work-from-home Fridays.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably at a BigLaw firm.
• Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate.
• Curious, sharp, and comfortable holding your own in a lively discussion with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with partners from day one and own your cases.
• Direct mentorship from senior partners and early responsibility on high-profile matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

BigLaw exposure

relocation willingness

Job description

Above the Bar in San Francisco is seeking a junior litigation associate to join a small, highly regarded boutique that handles sophisticated commercial litigation for technology clients.

You will work directly with partners from day one, own your cases, and receive mentorship on high-profile matters. The role offers BigLaw-scale compensation and an office-based environment with occasional work-from-home Fridays.