Venable LLP?s Commercial Litigation Group seeks a midlevel associate with at least three years of experience to join the practice in the San Francisco office. The successful candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding academic credentials. Qualified candidates will have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, have taken/defended depositions, managed all phases of discovery, managed junior associates, work well in a team, and be prepared to take on significant responsibility in Venable?s cases. Candidates will support commercial litigation activities, including complex commercial litigation such as trade secrets and class actions. Participation in marketing and business development activities, including client pitches and presentations are expected. Prior law firm experience is preferred. Candidates must hold a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the relevant jurisdiction?s bar. Please include law school transcripts with submissions. Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com. The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000 per year, depending upon associate level. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance. Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, as applicable. Material job duties for this role include having access to privileged and confidential firm and client information, firm employees, and the firm?s premises. This role requires the hired individual to perform the material job duties outlined in this job posting. If the firm reasonably believes an applicant?s criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the material job duties required by the role, a conditional offer of employment may be rescinded. Contact: Kara Barnachea Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting KBarnachea@Venable.com
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Commercial, Litigation
