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We are seeking a senior litigation associate to join our San
Francisco, CA, Newport Beach, CA, or West Palm Beach, FL office. Our
practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory
enforcement, and public law matters across a diverse nationwide client
base. This role is well suited for an attorney with substantial
litigation experience seeking direct client engagement, high-impact
matter responsibility, and close collaboration with experienced
partners.
THE PRACTICE
The associate will support and, as appropriate, take lead
responsibility in matters that include commercial and corporate
litigation, partnership/shareholder/governance disputes, regulatory
investigations and enforcement actions, administrative proceedings and
writ petitions, and appellate matters and pre-litigation strategic
counseling.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs
- Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions
- Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development
- Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators
QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
- Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government
practice preferred
- Experienced partnering with associates in our offices, working
closely with lawyers and staff
- Strong research, writing, judgment, and organizational skills, with
the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively
- Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain
admission promptly
- Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law
domains, direct client engagement and strategic involvement, close
collaboration with experienced partners, a collegial and
intellectually rigorous environment, competitive compensation
commensurate with experience, hybrid flexibility consistent with
client and practice needs.
