Commercial Litigation Associate ( Hybrid )
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San Francisco, CA · $120k–$140k a year · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case strategy documents.
Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
Handle discovery and assist with deposition preparation and transcript review.
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and arbitration forums.
Support matters involving settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
Collaborate with partners and attorneys on litigation and case strategy.
Manage multiple matters, case files, deadlines, hearings, and conferences.