Class Action and Commercial Litigation Associate (3-6 years)

Full job description
San Francisco, California
Litigation
Full-Time
On-site
Legal
Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.



The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Class Action and Commercial Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of complex commercial litigation and class action experience to join our San Francisco office.



The Day-To-Day

As an associate in the Litigation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.



You Have
3-6 years of class action and complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus;
Experience preparing pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, oppositions to class certification, etc.);
Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses;
Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application);
Strong analytical and verbal communication skills;
Candidate must be admitted to the California State Bar.

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.



More About Seyfarth

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers


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San Francisco

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


PAY TRANSPARENCY


The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $350,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Francisco. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.


We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).



Location Specific Language

This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105

 

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