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Associate Attorney (3 Openings)
About the job Associate Attorney (3 Openings)
Associate Attorney (3 Openings)
Hybrid | San Francisco, CA
Direct Hire / Permanent Placement
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting three seasoned, highly skilled Associate Attorneys on behalf of a valued client partner, an established civil litigation defense firm with a multi-office platform. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for these Associate Attorney opportunities.
We are seeking California-licensed attorneys who are eager to expand litigation experience, manage meaningful responsibilities, and grow within a collaborative defense practice. These hires will work alongside experienced litigators while gaining direct exposure to court appearances, depositions, motion practice, client management, and trial preparation.
HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing attorneys with consistent tenure, growth-minded career progression, and long-term interest in litigation practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle civil litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle
- Appear in court for hearings, conferences, motions, and procedural matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, discovery responses, and legal memoranda
- Conduct written discovery, document review, and case investigations
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts as experience allows
- Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiation strategy
- Support pre-trial preparation including exhibits, witness prep, and trial filings
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and case updates
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on litigation strategy and file management
- Contribute to a team-oriented practice environment focused on quality legal work
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 1+ year of civil litigation experience preferred; strong newer attorneys with relevant clerkship or litigation exposure may be considered
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple matters effectively
- Professional communication skills with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams
- Demonstrated interest in litigation practice and long-term professional growth
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and responsiveness
- Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
- Civil defense litigation background
- Motion drafting and hearing experience
- Deposition, mediation, or trial preparation exposure
- Insurance defense, premises liability, transportation, construction defect, or commercial litigation experience
- Experience handling client reporting and file ownership responsibilities
- Desire to pursue partnership track advancement
- Prior experience in fast-paced litigation firms
HireNow Disqualifiers
- No active California Bar license
- Need for visa sponsorship (not available)
- No meaningful litigation exposure without transferable legal experience
- Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression
- Inability to manage deadlines or communicate professionally in client-facing settings
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:
Active California Bar membership in good standing
1+ year civil litigation experience preferred
Strong drafting, research, and case management skills
Motivated to grow in courtroom and litigation responsibilities
Professional communicator with client-service mindset
Team-oriented with strong ownership mentality
Interested in long-term advancement within a stable firm
Able to work hybrid in San Francisco, CA
Stable resume with consistent progression
Standout Candidates Include:
Attorneys with early deposition and motion practice experience
Associates from defense firms seeking greater responsibility
Lawyers interested in partnership-track career growth
Candidates with strong academic credentials and litigation drive
HireNow Package
- Base Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 (depending on experience)
- Bonuses: Billing metrics bonus program + annual performance bonus
- Benefits: 401(k), employer match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, HSA, parental leave
- Career Growth: Partnership track + client development support
- Work Location: Hybrid – San Francisco, CA
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available