Full Time

Attorney - Commercial Litigation - San Francisco - 180K

We Are Legal Revolution
Full-time
Mid-Senior level
Legal Services, Law Practice, and Administration of Justice
San Francisco, CA
$160,000 - $220,000* / year (about $77–$106 an hour)

Job Description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a well established national litigation firm with strong insurance defense and commercial disputes practices seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney to join its San Francisco office on a remote basis.


This platform offers direct access to sophisticated civil litigation defense work for insurers, businesses, and public entities, with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will work closely with seasoned trial lawyers, gaining hands on experience across motion practice, depositions, and mediations while building a credible long term career path in defense side litigation.


Company Highlights


  • Join a respected national litigation focused platform with recognized strength in insurance and commercial disputes
  • Handle active civil defense matters for insurers, businesses, professionals, and public entities across varied industries
  • Benefit from a multi office U.S. footprint that supports cross office collaboration and broad litigation exposure
  • Work directly with experienced trial lawyers who provide hands on mentoring and practical courtroom guidance
  • Access structured training, internal university style programs, and a culture that supports progression and growth


The Role


  • Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of civil defense matters
  • Conduct depositions and examinations under oath and manage written discovery
  • Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other substantive litigation documents
  • Appear in hearings, mediations, and other proceedings, delivering clear case and damages presentations
  • Maintain proactive client communication while working closely with partners on strategy and case evaluation


Ideal Candidate Profile


The firm is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney with:

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in litigation, ideally within civil litigation defense
  • Experience developing case strategy, advising on risk, and strong legal research and writing skills
  • Active admission to the California Bar
  • A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Experience with depositions or examinations under oath and comfort with a remote in office schedule


Compensation & Benefits


  • $120,000 to $180,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
  • Performance based bonus program rewarding strong results and contributions
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, and pet insurance
  • Paid time off and firm holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan, mentorship, training programs, and remote flexibility


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