Senior Complex Litigation Associate – SF/LA

ArentFox Schiff LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

ArentFox Schiff LLP in San Francisco or Los Angeles seeks litigation associates with 4+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation. Candidates should have strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills, with experience managing motion practice, discovery, and depositions.

California bar is required. The firm offers a competitive base salary within a broad range, a comprehensive bonus program, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative national firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of complex commercial litigation experience at a national firm.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing key workstreams: motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and pretrial preparation.
• California bar admission is required; judicial clerkship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle motion practice, discovery, and pretrial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and make court appearances as needed.
• Collaborate with teams and manage client communications.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

ArentFox Schiff LLP in San Francisco or Los Angeles seeks litigation associates with 4+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation. Candidates should have strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills, with experience managing motion practice, discovery, and depositions.

California bar is required. The firm offers a competitive base salary within a broad range, a comprehensive bonus program, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative national firm.