Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Chan + Punzalan; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Chan + Punzalan, a full-service law firm in San Francisco, seeks a Litigation Attorney to represent business clients in civil matters. Responsibilities include drafting motions, managing discovery, and taking depositions while preparing cases for trial.

The role involves legal research, strategy development, client counseling, and coordinating with stakeholders in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and an

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, including civil litigation, business disputes, and procedural rules.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and arguing Motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Background appearing before and interacting with Courts, including state and federal venues.
• Hands-on involvement in Trials, including trial preparation, examination of witnesses, and evidence presentation.
• Proficiency conducting Depositions, including taking, defending, and analyzing deposition testimony.
• Active license to practice law in California, in good standing.
• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or in-house environment, preferably with business clients.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.
• Commitment to ethical practice, client service, and maintaining professional, inclusive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions and manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare cases for trial in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Counsel clients and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Civil litigation

Business disputes

Motions drafting

Depositions

Trial prep

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Time management

Job description

Company Description

Chan + Punzalan is a full-service law firm that offers a broad range of business-focused legal services. The firm is known for delivering practical, efficient counsel tailored to the specific needs of each client. Grounded in values of trust, responsiveness, and sound legal advice, Chan + Punzalan builds strong, long-term client relationships. Team members collaborate closely with clients to understand their business goals and provide strategic legal solutions that address complex, evolving needs.

Role Description

This full-time Litigation Attorney role at Chan + Punzalan focuses on representing business clients in a variety of civil litigation matters. The attorney will draft and argue motions, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare cases for trial in state and federal courts. Daily responsibilities include legal research, case strategy development, client counseling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Although the firm has physical offices in San Francisco's Financial District, remote candidates will be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, including civil litigation, business disputes, and procedural rules.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and arguing Motions, including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Background appearing before and interacting with Courts, including state and federal venues.
• Hands-on involvement in Trials, including trial preparation, examination of witnesses, and evidence presentation.
• Proficiency conducting Depositions, including taking, defending, and analyzing deposition testimony.
• Active license to practice law in California, in good standing.
• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or in-house environment, preferably with business clients.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.
• Commitment to ethical practice, client service, and maintaining professional, inclusive working relationships.