Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Description

Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Sr. Associate Attorney (or Of Counsel) to join a growing commercial and intellectual property (IP) litigation practice group at the North Bay office of a large law firm. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer with several years of litigation experience who is eager to handle sophisticated disputes and work closely with private-sector clients, including innovators and tech companies. This position offers meaningful case management responsibilities, courtroom advocacy, and play a key role in strengthening an expanding trial practice.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a range of commercial, business, and civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution.

• Partner closely with senior attorneys to develop case strategy and support the continued growth of the business litigation practice.

• Prepare persuasive motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court filings with strong attention to detail and legal analysis.

• Manage written discovery, document review, and fact development to build well-supported litigation positions.

• Represent clients in hearings, court appearances, and other proceedings as matters progress.

• Work on disputes involving intellectual property, employment-related claims, and other complex business issues.

• Communicate effectively with clients, including organizations in the technology sector, to provide practical legal guidance and case updates.

The target salary is $140,000 - 215,000+/yr, DOE, plus sizeable monthly productivity bonuses (ranging from $1,500 - 4,000/month) and a discretionary annual bonus (ranging from $7,000 to $20,000+). Comprehensive benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are a part of the employment package. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience practicing commercial, IP infringement, and/or complex civil litigation.

• Significant experience managing law & motion practice, discovery, and all phases of contested matters.

• Familiarity with court procedures and confidence attending hearings and adversarial proceedings.

• Background handling intellectual property litigation, employment litigation, or employer-side employment matters is valued.

• Strong legal research, analytical thinking, and written advocacy skills.

• Interest in advising business clients, particularly technology companies.

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