Mid-Level Litigation Associate
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Overview Latitude is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join a premier, mid-size California-based law firm in its San Francisco office on a full-time, permanent basis. The firm has offices throughout the state and is known for trial strength, deep litigation expertise, and commitment to exceptional client service. It offers the sophistication and resources of Big Law with the agility, collaboration, and accessibility of a boutique platform. This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in-office).
This is a unique opportunity for a driven associate to take on meaningful responsibility in complex business disputes spanning a wide range of industries, such as employment, entertainment, real estate, and more. The mid-size structure means associates work shoulder-to-shoulder with nationally recognized trial lawyers and have genuine opportunities to develop their skills and advance toward partnership.
Responsibilities Case Workup: Ownership of all phases of commercial litigation, from fact investigation to final resolution.
Drafting & Advocacy: Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses; argue motions and attend court hearings.
Client Engagement: Serve as the direct point of contact for both corporate and individual clients.
Depositions & Trial: Conduct and defend depositions, assist with trial preparation, strategy sessions, and take active role in trials and other proceedings.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with partners and junior attorneys on case strategy and execution; help mentor more junior team members.
Business Mindset: Contribute to firm growth by collaborating with marketing and business development professionals to build a sustainable client pipeline.
Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment, intellectual property, real estate, and construction.
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of litigation, including motion practice, depositions, expert discovery, written discovery, trial prep and trial.
Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
Proactive, collaborative mindset with the confidence to take initiative and drive matters forward.
Excellent academic background.
Position Details Type of Role: Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: Pay range is $230,000 - $305,000 per year, plus applicable bonuses. Pay is based on factors including experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.
Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. We provide highly skilled professionals for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in multiple practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.
Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments: we match candidates with opportunities that align with practice strengths and interpersonal attributes. Our specialty includes Peer-Level Contract Attorneys who can work full- or part-time, remotely or on-site.
Permanent Positions: We tailor proposals to practice strengths and client needs to help candidates find fulfilling opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Legal