Remote Government Defense Litigation Associate

Five Star Placements, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Remote or hybrid work options

Hourly bonus for hours billed above目标

Job summary

A California litigation firm that defends government agencies is adding associates, and you'd get to shape your own work arrangement. You'd run your own caseload with plenty of independence, defend public agency clients in state and federal court, and develop case strategy through research.

You can work fully remote, come into the office, or split the difference; in-person hearings arise, and relocation to the Bay Area is considered.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in California and in good standing.
• 1–7 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Defend public agency clients in state and federal court across a mix of case types.
• Own your caseload day-to-day, collaborating with partners as needed.
• Develop case strategy through legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Appear at hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Provide regular updates to clients on case status.

Skills

Litigation

Independent work

Trial experience

Relocation openness

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

A California litigation firm that defends government agencies is adding associates, and you'd get to shape your own work arrangement. You'd run your own caseload with plenty of independence, defend public agency clients in state and federal court, and develop case strategy through research.

You can work fully remote, come into the office, or split the difference; in-person hearings arise, and relocation to the Bay Area is considered.