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What we're looking for?

We need a 3rd-5th year associate with strong complex litigation experience, excellent research and writing skills, and stellar academic credentials from a top law school. You should be comfortable with a high-stakes, in-office team environment and have a track record of handling sophisticated legal matters.

Bonus points if you have prior federal judicial clerkship experience or a proven interest in environmental law.

What you'll do:

• Handle sophisticated matters ranging from cutting-edge litigation to complex regulatory matters and enforcement defense.

• Take ownership of legal research, writing, and preparation for court appearances and trials.

• Work closely with partners such as Navi Dhillon, Sean Unger, Deborah Schmall, Chris Carr, and Peter Meier on diverse cases.

• Develop and apply litigation skills, including motion practice and court appearances, through hands-on experience with the team.

• Contribute to cross-office and cross-departmental work, gaining exposure to various clients and matters.

as a litigation associate

Salary

$260K - $365K (Paul Hastings offers lockstep compensation. The base salary for this role is competitive and on par with other peer firms, ranging from $260,000 to $365,000, depending on the year of experience. For a 3rd year associate, the salary is $260,000; for a 4th year, it's $310,000; and for a 5th year, it's $365,000. Associates are eligible for bonuses based on meeting a minimum of 2000 hours, with up to 100 hours of pro bono work counting towards this total. )

Equity

Not applicable for this associate role.

Visa sponsorship available

Case by case basis

On-site work policy

On-site in SF, with an expectation of 3-5 days per week. Remote work is not an option.

Why candidates should join

Top-Tier Environmental Litigation Team: You'll join an elite complex litigation team that handles sophisticated environmental matters - this is THE team to be on if you want to work on cutting-edge environmental litigation cases.

Trial Experience & Courtroom Exposure: The team is actively gearing up for trial this month and regularly handles matters that go to court - you'll get real litigation experience beyond just research and writing.

Cross-Office Collaboration: Work with top partners across SF, LA, DC, and NY offices on high-profile matters. The practice manager ensures you stay busy with diverse work from different offices and clients.

Rapid Firm Growth: Our client has experienced major growth over the past 3-4 years with significant investment in all practice areas. This means consistent work opportunities and strong bonus potential.

Hands-On Mentorship: You'll be assigned a senior associate mentor and work directly with top partners including Navi Dhillon, Sean Unger, and Deborah Schmall.