Business Litigation Associate Attorney – Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie

. Represent a wide range of businesses and individuals in federal and state court proceedings .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $260,000 - $365,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex business litigation with a strong focus on managing large litigation matters and providing exceptional written and oral advocacy. Holds a California bar admission and possesses outstanding academic credentials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Business LitigationLitigation ManagementWritten Advocacy SkillsOral Advocacy SkillsCalifornia Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

Litigation ExperienceJudicial Clerkship ExperienceApplication Materials Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

California Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Federal Court ProceedingsState Court ProceedingsAlternative Dispute ResolutionLarge Litigation Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent a wide range of businesses and individuals in federal and state court proceedings
Represent clients in alternative dispute resolution venues
Manage large and sophisticated litigation matters
Work closely with experienced, collaborative practitioners on local and national matters
Submit application materials including cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, references, and a brief writing sample

Requirements

What you’ll need

Midlevel litigation associate for the San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, or San Diego office
Three to five years of experience in complex business litigation
At least one year of experience in a litigation position at a firm
Outstanding credentials
Excellent academic credentials
Superb written and oral advocacy skills
Experience managing large and sophisticated litigation matters
CA bar admission required
Judicial clerkship experience preferred
Cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, references, and a brief writing sample required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Personal medical leave
Parental leave
Up to ten paid Holidays
Family care benefits