Job Details

Pillsbury is seeking a 3rd – 4th year associate to join the San Francisco Litigation Group. In short, this associate will be litigating, managing, and trying complex matters, and working in a busy, collegial litigation group focused on expanding its strong practice.

This new associate will be slotted into existing and new litigation matters, where responsibilities will include working with other associates and partners, supporting and developing case strategies and plans, handling all aspects of litigation (fact investigation, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery, pretrial, and trial work), and developing and maintaining strong business and client relationships. Litigation types include antitrust and unfair competition; construction and insurance recovery; labor and employment; product liability; white collar/investigations; higher education litigation; and general commercial litigation.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must have a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academics and be a member of the California State Bar in good standing. Previous or current employment with an Am Law 100 firm is preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, superior oral advocacy and presentation skills, research and writing abilities, and strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. The candidate must also demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making skills, and be committed to developing their practice, network, and expertise in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

The California pay range for this role, dependent on skillset and experience, is $260k - $310k.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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