MID-LEVEL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - COMMERCIAL, REGULATORY & PUBLIC LAW

Brickstech; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brickstech seeks a mid-level litigation associate for our San Francisco, Newport Beach, or West Palm Beach offices. The role covers commercial, regulatory, and public law matters with direct client engagement and mentorship from partners.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of state or federal court litigation experience, an active California Bar, and a track record in motions and discovery. Training at leading firms or government practice is valued.

Qualifications

• Three to four years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery.
• Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice preferred.
• Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus.
• Interest in commercial litigation and regulatory/public law matters with client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs.
• Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions.
• Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development.
• Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators.

Skills

Litigation experience

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Location: San Francisco, CA | Newport Beach, CA | West Palm Beach, FL Salary: $175,000 DOE

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a mid‑level litigation associate to join our San Francisco, CA, Newport Beach, CA, or West Palm Beach, FL office. Our practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement matters, and public law challenges across a diverse nationwide client base. This role is well suited for an attorney trained in a leading law firm, boutique, or government practice who is seeking greater responsibility, direct client engagement, and meaningful participation in complex, high‑impact disputes, with close collaboration and mentorship from experienced partners.

THE PRACTICE

Our litigation practice spans commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and public law matters affecting businesses and organizations across industries. The associate will support - and, as appropriate, take lead responsibility in - matters that include:

• Commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and business tort matters
• Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions at the state and federal level
• Administrative proceedings and writ petitions challenging agency action
• Appellate matters and pre‑litigation strategic counseling

Matters frequently involve expedited proceedings, requests for injunctive relief, parallel regulatory exposure, and substantial financial or operational stakes for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs
• Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions
• Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development
• Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to four years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
• Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice preferred
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly
• Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus
• Interest in both commercial litigation and regulatory/public law matters, including attorneys seeking to broaden their practice into these areas

WHAT WE OFFER

Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law domains, early and meaningful responsibility in significant matters, direct client engagement and strategic involvement, close collaboration with experienced partners and lean staffing on cases, a collegial and intellectually rigorous environment, competitive compensation commensurate with experience, hybrid flexibility consistent with client and practice needs.