<p>A well-established San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate with 1–2+ years of post-bar experience to join its growing practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and the potential for long-term placement. The Associate will support all phases of civil litigation on plaintiff-side matters, primarily personal injury cases. While plaintiff-side personal injury experience is preferred, the firm is open to candidates from any civil litigation practice area who are eager to transition into this space.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents</li><li>Manage written discovery and assist with depositions</li><li>Conduct legal research and factual investigations</li><li>Assist with case strategy, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel</li><li>Support senior attorneys throughout the lifecycle of active litigation matters</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Sr. Associate Attorney (or Of Counsel) to join a growing commercial and intellectual property (IP) litigation practice group at the North Bay office of a large law firm. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer with several years of litigation experience who is eager to handle sophisticated disputes and work closely with private-sector clients, including innovators and tech companies. This position offers meaningful case management responsibilities, courtroom advocacy, and play a key role in strengthening an expanding trial practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle a range of commercial, business, and civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution.</p><p>• Partner closely with senior attorneys to develop case strategy and support the continued growth of the business litigation practice.</p><p>• Prepare persuasive motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court filings with strong attention to detail and legal analysis.</p><p>• Manage written discovery, document review, and fact development to build well-supported litigation positions.</p><p>• Represent clients in hearings, court appearances, and other proceedings as matters progress.</p><p>• Work on disputes involving intellectual property, employment-related claims, and other complex business issues.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, including organizations in the technology sector, to provide practical legal guidance and case updates.</p><p><br></p><p>The target salary is $140,000 - 215,000+/yr, DOE, plus sizeable monthly productivity bonuses (ranging from $1,500 - 4,000/month) and a discretionary annual bonus (ranging from $7,000 to $20,000+). Comprehensive benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are a part of the employment package. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>