Closing Date: 31st December, 2032
Description:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a midlevel associate with a minimum of four years of experience to join its robust Commercial Litigation practice in San Francisco. The associate will work on a broad range of complex commercial disputes for clients across industries, including technology, telecommunications, financial services, intellectual property, healthcare, environmental, and other complex litigation. This position offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities to collaborate closely with experienced litigators across the firm.Responsibilities:
- Manage and support all phases of commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts
- Conduct legal research and draft substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials
- Handle fact investigation, document review, and witness preparation
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
- Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy and case management plans
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal teams
- Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship efforts
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar
- Minimum of four years of relevant commercial litigation experience at a law firm or comparable legal environment
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience drafting dispositive motions, managing discovery, and preparing for depositions
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative teamwork
- Prior trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience is a plus
- Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility
- Collegial, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship
- Opportunities to work on sophisticated, high-profile matters for leading companies and institutions
- Commitment to professional development, training, and career advancement
- Inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking
- Flexible and hybrid work opportunities consistent with firm needs and client expectations
