Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $135,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity - Handle sophisticated, high-impact litigation matters instead of getting stuck in narrow support work - Gain meaningful hands-on experience in complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and bad faith matters - Work closely with experienced attorneys who value mentorship, training, and real associate development - Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where motivated attorneys can take on significant responsibility - Enjoy flexibility with on-site, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements depending on experience - Build your litigation skills in a respected California practice serving clients from startups to major corporations Location: Based in Redwood City, California, with flexibility for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work depending on experience level. Note: Must be admitted to the California Bar and have substantive litigation experience. Additionally, this position includes an annual billable hour requirement of 1,850 hours. About Us We are a sophisticated California litigation practice focused on complex commercial disputes, insurance matters, appellate work, and other high-stakes business litigation. Confidential Employer. Our team is known for delivering responsive, strategic, high-quality representation while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for our attorneys. Job Description - Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters from early case strategy through resolution - Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation-related documents - Manage fact investigation, legal research, and case analysis - Participate in depositions, court appearances, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation - Work on insurance coverage and bad faith matters, depending on experience - Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys on litigation strategy and client service - Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members - Take increasing ownership of matters as skills and experience grow Qualifications - Active California Bar admission required - Substantive litigation experience required - Experience in commercial litigation strongly preferred - Insurance coverage and/or bad faith experience preferred - Judicial clerkship experience is a plus - Strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team - Motivated, professional, and eager to take on meaningful responsibility Why You Will Love Working Here We offer the kind of environment many attorneys look for but do not often find: sophisticated work, strong mentorship, real growth opportunity, and flexibility. Our team values responsiveness, collaboration, and high-quality lawyering without unnecessary bureaucracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to sharpen their litigation skills, gain substantive experience, and grow with a respected California practice. JPC-786 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - Dental insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Originally posted on Himalayas