Associate Attorney – California Practice

Job overview

The Associate Attorney – California Practice role is listed in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid or remote work environment available; compensation is $130,000–$250,000 per year. The attorney supports Lydecker’s California practice groups in labor and employment, general liability, and mass tort. The attorney handles civil defense litigation work, including pleadings, motions, discovery, hearings, and depositions, and may assist with mediation and trial. The role contributes to the firm’s client defense and service through case management, legal analysis, and collaboration with clients and colleagues.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and respond to petitions or complaints, motions, and written discovery
• attend hearings and client meetings when requested
• prepare for and attend depositions
• assist with or participate in mediation and trial
• manage cases and bill time
• maintain client and firm confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

california practice

san francisco ca

hybrid or remote

civil defense litigation

labor and employment

general liability

mass tort

california bar required

$130k–$250k

partner mentorship

quarterly billable-hour bonuses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance partially paid by the firm
• optional dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospitalization coverage
• 401(k) after one calendar year
• PTO
• paid parking or commuter benefits
• mentorship and training.

Why this role

Requires an active California bar license in good standing, a JD from an ABA-approved law school, and at least two years of civil defense litigation experience; hybrid or remote work environment and flexible hours.

About the employer

Lydecker-LA LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.