Senior Complex Litigation Associate – San Francisco (298/o)

Denovo Review; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense litigation firm is seeking a Complex Litigation Attorney for their San Francisco office. The role requires 8+ years of litigation experience and offers a flexible, hybrid working environment. You will manage a litigation caseload independently, work with talented teams, and directly interact with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal injury and general liability cases, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with Personal Injury and General Liability preferred.
• Client-facing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Prepare for trials, mediations, and depositions.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide updates.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Preeminent defense litigation firm with offices throughout the United States is looking for a Complex Litigation Attorney to join their team. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is based out of the firm’s San Francisco, CA office. The firm offers a highly positive professional environment that embraces Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in your role, and will be valued and empowered, then this is the opportunity for you.

Ideal candidates will have experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients, as well as internal teams of talented, experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
• Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners.
• Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions.
• Communicate with clients and provide reports.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law in California and be a good standing member of the CA Bar.
• Must have 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client‑facing experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to integrate into a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• First chair trial experience preferred.
• Legal project management experience is a plus.