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<div><div>Intellectual Property Litigation Associate (3&ndash;5 Years&rsquo; Experience)
 
Locations: Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC (Hybrid/Flex Available)
A highly regarded international law firm is seeking an associate to join its Intellectual Property Litigation group. This is an opportunity to work with a team at the forefront of complex IP disputes, representing industry leaders at the intersection of law, technology, and business.
Role Overview:
 
The ideal candidate has 3&ndash;5 years of experience in intellectual property litigation and is looking to join a collaborative team focused on high-impact work across multiple forums, including district court, PTAB, and ITC.
Key Experience Includes:
<ul><li>Taking and defending depositions
</li><li>Drafting pleadings and substantive motions
</li><li>Handling expert and fact discovery
</li><li>Experience with inter partes review (IPR) and/or ITC proceedings is a plus
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school
</li><li>Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
</li><li>Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent industry experience in these fields)
</li><li>Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
</li><li>A team-oriented mindset and desire to contribute to a supportive legal environment
</li></ul>Why Join:
<ul><li>Competitive compensation, including base, bonus, and benefits
</li><li>High-caliber work with sophisticated clients
</li><li>Inclusive culture with strong mentorship and growth opportunities
</li><li>Flexibility with office location
</li></ul>This is a compelling opportunity for a technically proficient litigator looking to build their career within a well-established yet dynamic IP practice.</div></div>

Sr IP Litigation Associate

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Overview: 
The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an asbestos attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will be admitted to the California bar and have one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of asbestos litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
 
Lewis Brisbois has decades of experience defending asbestos litigation cases and our attorneys represent a broad spectrum of clients, including manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and property owners. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in asbestos litigation, and we have handled thousands of asbestos exposure cases throughout the country.
 
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in asbestos and toxic tort law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in asbestos litigation, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
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Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Asbestos Litigation Associate Attorney

Farella Braun Martel

<div>Farella Braun + Martel LLP seeks a skilled and highly qualified litigation associate with 4 to 5 years of general litigation experience to join our nationally recognized business litigation practice. The candidate should have a high level of academic achievement from a highly ranked law school, strong legal writing skills and related experience. Previous experience as a judicial clerk is strongly preferred but not required.
Our Business Litigation Group represents clients such as Google, Nestl&eacute;, Adobe, Visa, Dell, and L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al in disputes across Northern California and nationwide. We are known for our ability to simplify complex facts for judges and juries, our lean staffing model, and our pragmatic approach to resolving disputes while preserving client resources and reputations. Our associates gain early, hands-on responsibility in case strategy, depositions, motion practice, client counseling, and trial work. For example, our associates have recently examined CEOs on the stand, cross-examined experts, and argued pre-trial motions in high-stakes federal and state trials, contributing directly to significant client victories.
What Sets Us Apart
<ul><li>Lean Teams: Matters are typically staffed with a partner and one or two associates, ensuring direct responsibility and meaningful client interaction.</li>
<li>Early Courtroom Exposure: Associates play active roles in trial strategy and execution.</li>
<li>Collaborative Culture: One office, one team&mdash;our litigators work seamlessly with colleagues in corporate, insurance, real estate, and white-collar practices.</li>
<li>Respected Reputation: Our litigators are leaders in the legal community and recognized among the top trial lawyers in California.</li>
</ul>
We pride ourselves on authenticity, collegiality, and delivering exceptional results for clients. At Farella, you&rsquo;ll find opportunities for substantive responsibility early in your career, strong mentorship, and a culture that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and long-term relationships.
<div>The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $265,000 and $290,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience and professional skills required for this role. Additional compensation may include discretionary hours-based and additional bonuses, health/welfare benefits, vacation and leave time (including parental and sabbatical), and paid holidays.</div></div>

Associate – Business Litigation

Overview: 
The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Toxic Tort & Environmental Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of toxic tort, habitability and environmental litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the California Bar is required.
 
Lewis Brisbois’ representation of its clients, both in toxic tort, habitability and environmental matters, extends to state, federal, and administrative hearings and trials, including Superfund multi-site litigation and coordinated Federal Multi-District Litigation. We represent generators, landowners, municipalities, and site operators, from multi-national corporations to family-owned local companies. The diversity of the firm's environmental practice is reflected in its clients. Clients range from individuals, partnerships, and closely held corporations to Fortune 500 companies. The client base includes both foreign and domestic companies, governmental agencies, manufacturing, and real estate development companies as well as foreign and domestic insurance carriers. The firm is frequently selected to represent clients as National Counsel in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos cases, automotive litigation (rollover cases), dietary supplements (L-Tryptophan, ephedra), etc.
 
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in toxic tort, habitability and environmental law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in toxic tort and environmental law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
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#LI-AD1
 
Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney

Lyft

<div>At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is seeking a sharp, dynamic, and self-motivated attorney with at least 4 years litigation experience to achieve Lyft's business goals at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to multiple internal business partners, and your work to minimize legal risk to the Company will be core to the success of the organization. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial and resourceful, skilled at building strong relationships, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will report directly to a Senior Director on the Litigation team.
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Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul><li>Primary responsibility &mdash; meaning, hands-on work, not just supervising outside counsel &mdash; for a wide variety of litigation matters, pre-litigation dispute resolution, internal counseling, and other legal disputes, with an emphasis on tort claims, discrimination claims, consumer complaints, insurance coverage litigation, and regulatory disputes (including Freedom of Information Act matters).</li>
<li>Proactively approach all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate strategies.</li>
<li>Manage outside counsel in your areas of coverage, including tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with Lyft's broader legal strategy.</li>
<li>Help craft solutions to the novel legal challenges Lyft faces every day, including understanding, interpreting, and applying current law and regulations to Lyft's current and prospective products and services.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with and make recommendations to a broad range of cross-functional teams, including Customer Care, Product, Marketplace, Compliance, Public Policy, and Communications.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Experience:</h2>
<ul><li>J.D. degree from a top-tier law school and membership in at least one state bar.</li>
<li>5+ years civil litigation experience at a mid to large size law firm. Strong preference is given to candidates with prior in-house experience.</li>
<li>Prior experience with tort claims, discrimination claims, consumer complaints, and regulatory disputes (including Freedom of Information Act matters) is preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinking, judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Both detail oriented and able to see the big picture.</li>
<li>Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the workplace and is willing to jump on any project, big or small.</li>
<li>Executive presence and ability to communicate legal risks and recommendations to cross-functional partners.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to make decisions and influence through excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to think quickly on your feet and simultaneously manage workloads, multiple client demands and shifting priorities.</li>
<li>Operate with high standards and ethics.</li>
<li>An understanding of the multi-modal transportation and ridesharing industries, as well as the sharing economy in general.</li>
<li>Passion for Lyft and the ridesharing community.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits:</h2>
<ul><li>Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled</li>
<li>Mental health benefits</li>
<li>Family building benefits</li>
<li>Child care and pet benefits</li>
<li>401(k) plan to help save for your future</li>
<li>In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off</li>
<li>18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible</li>
<li>Subsidized commuter benefits</li>
<li>Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program</li>
</ul>
<div><div>Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule &mdash; Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $144,000 - $180,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.</div></div></div>

Associate Counsel, Litigation & Risk

Overview: 
The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its General Liability Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the California Bar is required.
 
Lewis Brisbois' General Liability Practice is comprised of over 600 attorneys nationwide who have successfully represented defendants in significant exposure cases in numerous general liability areas. The group has provided a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. The General Liability Practice partners and senior associates are seasoned and well-respected trial attorneys who have broad trial experience. Our attorneys have been cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining one of the "Top Ten Defense Verdicts of the Year," and have received other prominent recognition.
 
Although we would prefer that you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
#LI-HYBRID
 
#LI-AD1
 
Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $180,000.00/Yr.

General Liability Associate Attorney

Overview: 
The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in California and have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), including experience handling single plaintiff employment claims as well as PAGA, Wage & Hour, and FEHA matters. Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.
 
Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.
 
Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
#LI-HYBRID
 
#LI-AD1
 
Minimum Salary: USD $145,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $200,000.00/Yr.

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

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