Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney role is listed in San Francisco, CA, with additional locations in Silicon Valley, New York, and Seattle. The posting does not specify a remote or hybrid arrangement, so the role is described as onsite. Salary is $310,000–$390,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The attorney joins a nationally recognized litigation practice representing technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes disputes. The associate handles complex litigation from inception through resolution, including research, drafting, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The work supports clients facing sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and consumer class action disputes while building practical, business-focused client relationships.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in complex litigation
• draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• conduct legal research and develop strategy
• take and defend depositions
• assist with trial preparation
• participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances
• collaborate across offices
• develop client relationships and provide practical legal advice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation associate attorney

complex commercial litigation

intellectual property

copyright

trademark

trade secrets

consumer class actions

san francisco ca

silicon valley

new york

seattle

$310k–$390k/year

direct counsel

4–6 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based discretionary bonus opportunities
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• wellness programs
• professional development, mentorship, and continuing legal education.

Why this role

The posting seeks 4–6 years of litigation experience and active bar admission, eligibility for admission by waiver, or eligibility for the next bar examination in the practice jurisdiction.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.