Law & Motion Associate (5-7 YRS) – San Francisco

• Position Locations: San Francisco
• Salary: $310,000 - $390,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Practice Area: LITIGATION
• Specialties: APPELLATE, COMPLEX, PRODUCT LIABILITY, TORTS

Firm Description:
Our client is a globally respected law firm founded in Los Angeles in 1885, with more than 800 attorneys across 18 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Known for its sophisticated counsel in litigation, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters, the firm serves a diverse client base across industries such as technology, financial services, healthcare, and energy. With a team-oriented ethos and a commitment to exceptional client service, our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where attorneys engage in high-impact work that spans boardrooms, courtrooms, and global markets.

Position Description:

Litigation Associate – Trial & Appellate Strategy

Our client, a premier international law firm, is seeking a 5th-7th year Litigation Associate to join its litigation team in San Francisco. This unique role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys leading complex law and motion practice, shaping legal strategy in advance of trial, and serving as embedded appellate counsel on high-stakes matters.

The successful candidate will play a central role in sophisticated litigation matters, working closely with trial teams to develop legal strategy, preserve appellate issues, and lead briefing on critical legal questions throughout the litigation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead law and motion practice in complex litigation matters
• Draft and argue:
  • Dispositive motions
  • Evidentiary motions
  • Jury instructions
  • Verdict forms
  • Other substantive trial-level briefing
• Serve as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams
• Partner closely with trial attorneys to preserve issues for appeal and develop litigation strategy
• Manage complex briefing schedules and litigation workflows
• Coordinate across large, multi-attorney litigation teams
• Supervise and mentor junior associates
• Work directly with clients, experts, co-counsel, and firm leadership
• Assist with trials, post-trial motions, and appellate strategy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 5-7 years of complex litigation experience
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Significant law and motion experience
• Experience handling:
  • Dispositive motions
  • Evidentiary motions
  • Jury instructions
  • Verdict forms
  • Trial-related briefing
• Strong case management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple significant matters simultaneously
• Experience working within large litigation teams
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Strong academic credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience
• Experience serving as embedded appellate counsel
• Experience managing law and motion teams through trial
• MDL (Multidistrict Litigation) experience
• Bellwether trial experience
• Coordinated state court proceeding experience
• Product liability or mass tort litigation experience
• Demonstrated leadership responsibilities on significant matters

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to play a strategic role in some of the most sophisticated litigation matters in the country. Attorneys benefit from:

• Significant ownership of high-profile litigation
• Direct involvement in trial and appellate strategy
• Close collaboration with elite trial teams
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and supervise junior attorneys
• Exposure to complex commercial, product liability, and mass tort litigation
• Outstanding professional development and career growth opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $310,000 – $390,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and location
• Eligibility for bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Additional firm-sponsored wellness and employee support programs

Location

• San Francisco, California

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Law School Transcript (if requested)
• Writing Sample
• Appellate or substantive briefing samples if available

This position is an excellent fit for litigators who enjoy complex legal analysis, sophisticated motion practice, appellate strategy, and playing a leadership role on major cases as they proceed toward trial.

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