Senior Commercial Litigation Associate

Success Matcher Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Origination credit

100% firm-paid benefits

Job summary

Our client, a leading California mid-size law firm, seeks a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate with 6–8 years of experience to join its growing team in San Francisco.

The role offers BigLaw-level matters with a balanced lifestyle, ownership of matters, a 1,600-hour billable target, and a clear path toward first-chair trials and lead attorney responsibilities. Base salary ranges from $225,000 to $275,000 with substantial bonus potential and 100% firm-paid benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license.
• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong motion practice and deposition experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-stakes commercial disputes and take ownership of matters.
• Appear in court and conduct depositions.
• Develop lead trial opportunities and progression toward lead attorney role.

Skills

Commercial litigation

BigLaw experience

California Bar license

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our client, aleading California mid-size law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate with 6–8 years of experience to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants BigLaw-level matters without the BigLaw lifestyle. You'll work on high-stakes commercial disputes for sophisticated clients, take ownership of matters, handle substantive court appearances and depositions, and have a clear path toward first-chair trial opportunities and a lead attorney role within 2–3 years.

Why This Opportunity?

• $225K–$275K base salary + substantial hourly bonus potential
• 1,600-hour billable target — significantly more sustainable than many California firms
• Meaningful trial and courtroom exposure
• Increasing autonomy and a defined path toward lead attorney responsibilities
• Origination credit for business you bring in
• Hybrid schedule in San Francisco's Financial District
• 100% firm-paid benefits with no payroll deductions
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical culture with no formal up-or-out track

What We're Looking For

• 6–8 years of commercial litigation experience at a reputable firm
• Active California Bar license
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Strong motion practice and hearing experience
• Experience managing complex discovery and taking/defending depositions
• Genuine interest in developing into a lead trial attorney

If you're ready to take on sophisticated litigation while gaining the autonomy, lifestyle, and career trajectory that BigLaw often can't provide, we'd love to hear from you.