Litigation Associate - Business Litigation

twenty80.io is looking for Litigation Associate - Business Litigation in San Jose, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662888731 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Role Summary
Our client, a well-established mid-sized law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least five years of business litigation experience. This role involves supporting complex litigation matters, drafting key legal filings, and participating in hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
This opportunity is suited for an attorney interested in developing a long-term practice within a collaborative firm environment while taking on meaningful responsibility for client matters and litigation strategy.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and client advisement
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and other litigation-related documents
• Assist with case preparation for hearings, settlement negotiations, and trials
• Manage aspects of client matters under the supervision of senior attorneys
• Contribute to litigation strategy through strong research, writing, and analytical work

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar (California licensure required)
• Minimum of 5 years of business litigation experience in private practice
• Strong working knowledge of applicable civil procedure and evidence rules
• Experience handling client matters with increasing responsibility
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interest in building a long-term career within a mid-sized law firm environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented legal environment

Compensation & Work Model

• Base Salary: $145,000 - $165,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Model: Hybrid with telework flexibility
• Benefits include:
  
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible/no-accrual vacation policy
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Attorneys may be based in one of our client's Bay Area offices, with occasional travel between office locations as needed. read more