Litigation Associate - San Francisco, CA

Fox Rothschild; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice in California, and have four to six years of experience in commercial litigation. Responsibilities include managing disputes and collaborating with a dynamic team. The role offers a salary range of $230,000 to $250,000, and candidates are expected to work primarily in-office.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Collaboration and productivity in a dynamic team environment.
• Experience in large law firm or sophisticated litigation boutique preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of disputes including commercial and bankruptcy matters.
• Spend the majority of time in-office as part of the San Francisco team.

Skills

Strong research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Experience with motion practice

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Description: Fox Rothschild LLP, a national law firm, has an opening for a Litigation Associate in our San Francisco, CA office. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience in complex commercial litigation, and will be a collaborative and productive member of a dynamic team handling a broad range of disputes, including commercial, business, real estate, corporate governance, and bankruptcy matters consistent with our San Francisco Litigation Department. The candidate is expected to spend the majority of time in-office. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills required.
• Experience with commercial litigation, including motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and e‑discovery.
• Experience with business disputes, commercial landlord tenant, corporate governance, and bankruptcy is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in a large law firm or sophisticated litigation boutique is preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Visual Acuity

• Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position applies to California. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $230,000-$250,000.
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

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