Civil Defense Litigation Associate
K2 AscendSan Francisco, CA, US14 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionActive California Bar and 1–8 years of civil litigation experience (defense preferred). Solid experience with depositions, written / oral discovery, motion practice, and case management . Strong communication skills with clients, external partners, and the court. Proactive, organized, team-oriented , and excited to grow into first-chair responsibilities. Competitive base salary (DOE) up to $200K + performance-based bonus (tied to billable hours). Medical, dental, life , short- & long-term disability, and 401(k) with employer match . Training, structured mentorship , and flexibility (including remote options; SF Bay Area preferred).
Job Description
Job Description
Civil Litigation Defense Associate
Location : San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco / Walnut Creek) — Hybrid or Remote (California bar required)
Compensation : Up to $200,000 base + performance bonus
Seniority : Associate (1–8 years)
Billable Target : 1,850 hours
About the Role
Our client is an established civil litigation defense firm with offices in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Nevada. They’re hiring three Associate Attorneys with 1–8 years of experience to handle a varied civil defense docket in a supportive, team-centered environment. You’ll partner closely with an experienced Partner, and depending on tenure, manage your own caseload.
What You’ll Do
- Handle all phases of litigation : court appearances, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, client communications, and trial prep .
- Build hands-on trial skills; trial experience or strong trial interest is a plus .
- Collaborate across a collegial litigation team with mentorship and training.
What You’ll Bring
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