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Umanist Staffing

Civil Litigation Defense Associate &ndash; CA Bar Location: San Francisco Bay Area Job Type: Full-time Industry: Legal / Civil LitigationKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle all aspects of civil litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, client communications, and trial preparation.</li><li>Work closely with partners; manage your own caseload depending on experience.</li><li>Attend court appearances, hearings, and mediations as required.</li><li>Meet 1850 billable hours annually; bonus eligible above this threshold.</li><li>Collaborate with a collegial team to ensure high-quality legal service.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar membership required.</li><li>1&ndash;8 years of civil litigation experience (defense preferred; strong plaintiff-side candidates will also be considered).</li><li>Trial experience or a strong interest in trial work.</li><li>Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.</li><li>Stable employment history.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Located in or near San Francisco Bay Area (hybrid/remote flexibility).</li><li>Experience managing cases independently.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearApplication Question(s):<ul><li>How many years of civil litigation experience do you have?</li><li>Have you primarily worked on defense-side cases, plaintiff-side cases, or both?</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

Civil Litigation Defense Associate

Crescent solutions

Requirements:Seeking a civil litigation defense attorney to join our Team. The ideal candidate must be a licensed California attorney looking to develop experience in a dynamic, team-oriented, supportive, and enjoyable environment.Responsibilities:You will report directly to a partner and, depending on your legal experience, will likely be the primary handling attorney on your own cases.You will handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and updates to clients.Preparing for and participating in trials is also a possibility.If you are passionate about expanding your experience and deepening your expertise, this position may be a perfect fit.Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per yearExperience:<ul><li>Civil Litigation Defense: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Tyson & Mendes

<div>
 
 Join Tyson &amp; Mendes &ndash; Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation
 
 
 
 
 Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.
 
 
 
 At Tyson &amp; Mendes, we&rsquo;re more than a national litigation firm&mdash;we&rsquo;re a force for change in insurance defense and trial advocacy. Known for our cutting-edge approach and bold mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts&reg;, we set the standard for results-driven representation across the country.
 
 
 As we continue our nationwide growth, we&rsquo;re seeking accomplished senior attorneys who bring courtroom confidence, leadership, and a passion for strategy. If you&rsquo;re ready to make a lasting impact on clients, cases, and the legal industry, this is your moment.
 
 
 
 Why Tyson &amp; Mendes?
 
 
 
 
 Lead with Purpose
 
 &ndash; Step into a senior role where your voice matters and your decisions shape outcomes. We empower our senior counsel with autonomy, trust, and the tools to lead high-exposure cases.
 
 
 
 Growth Built In
 
 &ndash; With our nationally recognized trial academy, ongoing executive-level development, and a firm culture that promotes from within, your next step forward is already in motion.
 
 
 
 Stability + Agility
 
 &ndash; Join a firm with national reach, financial strength, and a collaborative, no-silos mindset. We move with purpose&mdash;and you won&rsquo;t get lost in the shuffle.
 
 
 
 Inclusive by Design
 
 &ndash; Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is more than a policy&mdash;it&rsquo;s a practice that drives innovation, strengthens teams, and delivers better results.
 
 
 
 Flexible, Performance-Focused Work
 
 &ndash; Office, hybrid, or remote&mdash;we value outcomes over facetime. Your work style should support your best work.
 
 
 
 Who You Are
 
 
 
 You are a seasoned litigator with a defense mindset, respected by clients and colleagues for your strategic thinking, courtroom presence, and ethical leadership. You&rsquo;re driven to defend justice with courage, precision, and professionalism. You thrive on complex cases, thinking several moves ahead, and turning legal challenges into opportunities. You bring proven experience managing litigation teams, mentoring junior attorneys, and navigating high-stakes matters with confidence. Above all, you are committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering exceptional value to clients.
 
 
 
 Make Your Move.
 
 Be part of something bigger&mdash;join Tyson &amp; Mendes and help shape the future of insurance defense.
 
 Apply today. We&rsquo;re ready for your best.
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
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 Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
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 Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
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 Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
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 Routine communications with clients
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 Cultivate relationships with the firm&rsquo;s existing and future clients
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 Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 JD from an ABA approved school
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 Must be licensed in the State of California
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 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
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 Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
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 Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
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 Experience with time management systems
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 Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
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 Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
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 Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
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 Professional appearance and demeanor
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
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 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)
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 Student loan repayment assistance OR 529 college savings program for attorneys
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 401K matching
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 Paid parental leave
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 Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
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 Internal education and leadership development programs
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 Pathway to partnership for attorneys
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 Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women&rsquo;s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
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 Firm-wide charitable giving program
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 Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
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 Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
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 Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Tyson &amp; Mendes
 
 
 
 Click here to learn more about the Tyson &amp; Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson &amp; Mendes Office - YouTube
 
 
 We&rsquo;re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country&mdash;known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like
 
 Howell v. Hamilton Meats
 
 to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.
 
 
 But we don&rsquo;t stop at great legal work&mdash;we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.
 
 
 Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit www.tysonmendes.com.
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer Notice
 
 
 
 
 OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson &amp; Mendes&rsquo; policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations &ndash; we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.
 
 
 
 
 NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON &amp; MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm&rsquo;s policies, please refer to the document provided
 
 
 here
 
 
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 No recruiters/agencies
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 $160,000&mdash;$190,000 USD
 
 
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Senior Counsel

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

<div>Overview:
<div>
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has immediate openings for Construction Attorneys in our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience, but we welcome all experience levels to apply. We offer flexible options for successful candidates, including remote and hybrid opportunities.</div><div> 
Candidates must be driven team players with excellent litigation, communication, writing and persuasive speaking skills, possess strong academic backgrounds, proven skills in research, and be self-starters who are able to handle assignments with minimal supervision. This position involves engagement in complex litigation, including construction defense and other civil litigation matters. Trial experience is preferred.</div><div> 
Candidates will work with a collaborative team under the direction of skilled leaders and trial attorneys.</div><div> 
Candidates must be licensed to practice in California.</div><div> 
GRSM is a full-service Am Law 100 firm with robust national and local practices and is the first and only law firm with attorneys and offices in all 50 states! We have garnered national recognition for our demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, retention and advancement of qualified female and diverse attorneys. Our attorneys have access to professional development and mentorship to promote advancement in a collaborative and collegial environment. Opportunities include forward-facing client interactions and experience handling appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials. We offer great stability, have an industry-leading low overhead platform, and maintain no debt whatsoever.</div><div></div><div> 
We offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package including eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses and student debt repayment assistance.</div><div> 
The yearly salary range is between $100,000-$275,000. This position is open to all experience levels. The actual salary offered may be above or below the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, including the location where the position is filled.</div><div> 
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample.</div><div> 
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer. 
 
No recruiter emails or telephone calls.</div><div></div><div> 
Disclaimer: Reposting positions from this website does not authorize search firms or other third parties to directly solicit candidates on the firm&rsquo;s behalf or represent a relationship with the firm. Agencies must sign GRSM&rsquo;s fee agreement. The firm&rsquo;s search agreements are specific to individuals and groups who will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates submitted by a search firm without an executed search firm agreement will not be considered as an applicant. For consideration, please send a detailed blind profile of your candidate to: recruiting@grsm.com.</div> 
<div></div>
Pay Range: USD $100,000.00 - USD $275,000.00 /Yr.</div>

Construction Litigation Attorneys

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

<div>We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the San Francisco area. As the Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Advise clients on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case</li>
<li>Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies</li>
<li>Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research</li>
<li>Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents</li>
<li>Manage the workload of cases</li>
<li>Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits</li>
<li>Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or for arguments against the prosecution's charges</li>
<li>Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support the client's positions</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels</li>
<li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li>
</ul>
Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary

Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.

Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</div>

Criminal Defense Attorney

Meta

<div>
 We are seeking a highly motivated Associate General Counsel to work on Meta&rsquo;s Central Security Legal Team, based in the United States and with a remit to support security, safety, integrity, product, regulatory and privacy equities worldwide. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team on complex and novel legal and technological issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would bring both United States and international criminal justice experience, civil litigation experience, and a keen interest in learning and working with new technologies and laws across jurisdictions and timezones. They should be able to work effectively both independently as well as with large multi-stakeholder cross-functional teams. Key qualities include sound legal judgment, demonstrated work ethic, executing under tight timelines, strategic thinking, solid communications skills and being proactive, flexible, collaborative, and diligent.
 
 
 Associate General Counsel, Security Legal Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Identify and advise business and product partners on global legal obligations relating to data disclosure, platform safety and integrity, including child safety and other serious crimes
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 Provide security, safety, integrity and privacy legal guidance on a wide range of product developments, including private messaging products, e-commerce ans payments related products, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality products, and business products
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 Provide advice and support the processing of legal requests for user data, and manage the litigation of matters relating to user data preservation and disclosure in criminal and civil matters
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 Develop and implement effective policies for processing legal requests and protecting user data
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 Develop strategic approaches to managing regulatory, criminal and policy legal risks and resolving disputes
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 Work closely with the company&rsquo;s safety and security teams to protect the people who use our service from abuse
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 Provide advice and sound judgment in crises impacting the security of Meta and its employees
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 Support legal and public policy teams&rsquo; engagement with regulators and legislators on safety and security policy
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 Collaborate with members of Public Policy, Legal, Community Operations, Product, Engineering and others on safety and security matters
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 Manage effective relationships with key government agencies, regulators, and law enforcement agencies, in close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams
 
 
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 </ul>
 Minimum Qualifications:
 
 
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 J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)
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 Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)
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 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience
 </li>
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 Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling skills
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 Effective communication skills and experience working with cross functional teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience managing and handling legal and regulatory issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Substantial experience with U.S. law, particularly the Stored Communications Act, Wiretap Act, Pen Register/Trap and Trace Statute
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
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 Experience advising technology or telecommunications companies as in-house or outside counsel on regulatory, safety and security matters, investigations, policy and/or criminal process
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 Experience with the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Stored Communications Act, General Data Protection Regulation, and other analogous U.S. and international laws
 </li>
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 Experience providing guidance to providers in responding to law enforcement requests and regulatory requests
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty requests, Letters Rogatory, or other forms of international cooperation
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of major EU laws regarding data disclosure and content moderation, including familiarity with the European General Data Protection Regulation
 </li>
 <li>
 Criminal and civil litigation experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 About Meta:
 
 
 Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today&mdash;beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
 
 
 Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
 
 
 Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
 
 
 $198,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
 
 
 Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
</div>

Associate General Counsel, Security Legal

Greenberg Traurig

<div>Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 3rd year Associate in the IP &amp; Technology Practice of our San Francisco office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country and will focus on technology, Internet law, crypto, privacy, intellectual property, and complex commercial litigation. The associate will work on the following types of matters: 
<ul><li>Internet law class actions related to consumer protection laws and statutes;
</li><li>Complex commercial litigation matters involving cryptocurrency/blockchain, startups, venture capital funds and other technology companies and organizations, including founder disputes, token disputes, and investigations and enforcement actions from the SEC, CFTC, DOJ, as well as state agencies and attorneys general;
</li><li>Privacy and data security matters, including incident response, commercial litigation arising out of incidents, and data breach class actions under statutes such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), Illinois&rsquo; Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), as well as cases involving the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA);
</li><li>Intellectual property matters including trade secret, copyright, trademark, and patent, as well as enforcement related to online platform abuse;
</li><li>Litigation matters involving artificial intelligence technology, including copyright, product liability theories, and U.S. as well as international data collection issues; and
</li><li>Speech-related technology litigation matters, including cases involving Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and defamation. 
</li></ul>Job Requirements: 
Candidates should have three years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in a mid to large law firm, along with experience drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting research, and managing discovery. Candidates should have some experience and interest in the areas of technology, Internet law, defamation, crypto, privacy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and complex commercial litigation. Experience in-house managing litigation for a technology company is a plus. 
Qualified candidates will have solid academic performance in law school, strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the desire and initiative to &quot;take ownership&quot; over work and career. Candidates must be in good standing with the CA Bar. 
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample. 
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Jessica Fijolek .
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The expected pay range for this position is:
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>$235,000- $260,000 per year
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual&rsquo;s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.</div>

IP & Technology Litigation - Associate - SF

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