San Francisco Lateral Associate

Flo Recruit, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP seeks outstanding lateral candidates with strong litigation abilities. Ideal applicants have experience in discovery, depositions, and trial work, and can manage case files independently.

Preference given to those with IP/patent exposure or clerkship backgrounds. Candidates should be admitted in or on the path to admission in the practicing state, with a track record of academic excellence and the ability to handle complex filings and research.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation skills including discovery, brief writing, depositions, pre-trial prep and trial experience.
• Familiarity with complex business litigation in federal and state court.
• Admitted or in process of admission to the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and tasks independently.
• Draft ready-to-file pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Engage in high-level research, analysis, and writing for litigation.

Skills

Litigation skills

Deposition handling

Legal research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP is seeking outstanding lateral candidates from all class years with excellent litigation skills, including discovery, brief writing, taking and defending depositions, pre-trial preparation, and trial experience, appropriate for the class year. Ideal candidates will be familiar with complex business litigation in both federal and state court. Experience drafting ready-to-file documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, the ability to independently manage case files and tasks, and strong research, analysis, and writing skills are required. An impressive level of academic achievement and experience practicing litigation at a peer firm or as a judicial clerk are preferred qualifications. Candidates should be admitted in, or be in process of being admitted to, the state in which they are applying.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking substantive work, a high level of responsibility early in their careers, and regular direct contact with both partners and clients. Candidates with science and engineering backgrounds and IP/patent litigation experience or interest are especially encouraged to apply.

Quinn Emanuel offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm-paid life, AD&DD, and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with discretionary profit sharing; paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave; and additional voluntary benefits.

Quinn Emanuel is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Revenue:

$1,625,230,000

Profits Per Partner:

$5,229,000

Associates:

692

Partners:

311

Counsel:

165

With over 1,100 attorneys practicing in offices around the world, Quinn Emanuel is the largest law firm dedicated solely to business litigation and arbitration - no tax, real estate, or other common corporate practices. We see litigation as an independent practice that calls for a high degree of spe

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