Commercial & Corporate Litigation | Legal Research | Legal Writing | Discovery Management | Employment Law | Civil Procedure | Dispositive Motions | Deposition Advocacy
We are seeking a mid-level or 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 matters, and public law challenges across a diverse nationwide client base. This role is well suited for an attorney trained in a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice who is seeking greater responsibility, direct client engagement, and meaningful participation in complex, high-impact disputes, with close collaboration and mentorship from experienced partners. Senior associates will be expected to assume greater independence and ownership of significant litigation matters. THE PRACTICE Our litigation practice spans commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and public law matters affecting businesses and organizations across industries. The associate will support — and, as appropriate, take lead responsibility in — matters that include: • Commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and business tort matters
• Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions at the state and federal level
• Administrative proceedings and writ petitions challenging agency action
• Appellate matters and pre-litigation strategic counseling
Matters frequently involve expedited proceedings, requests for injunctive relief, parallel regulatory exposure, and substantial financial or operational stakes for clients.
• 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
• For senior associates, assume greater ownership of key litigation workstreams, collaborate with associates and staff, and manage multiple matters effectively
QUALIFICATIONS - 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court - Experience handling employment cases is required - Demonstrated experience with dispositive motions and discovery management - Strong research, writing, and analytical skills - Working knowledge of California employment statutes and civil procedure - Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly