Associate Attorney

About the Role

The Goodell Law Firm is seeking a motivated and talented Associate Attorney with 0–2 years of experience to join their growing practice in San Francisco. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney to develop strong litigation skills, receive direct mentorship, and assume meaningful responsibility early in their legal career.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, motions, oppositions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis concerning complex legal and factual issues.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Analyze evidence, loan documents, real estate records, and other case materials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Collaborate directly with the firm's principal attorney on litigation strategy and case development.
• Assume increasing responsibility for managing cases, conducting depositions, and making court appearances as experience and skills develop.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar, or recent passage of the California Bar Exam with admission pending.
• 0–2 years of attorney experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to producing high-quality legal work.
• Genuine interest in civil litigation and a desire to develop into an accomplished litigation attorney.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small legal team.
• Prior experience in civil litigation (law clerk, internships, judicial externships) is preferred but not required.
• Experience in real estate, foreclosure, mortgage servicing, or consumer protection litigation is helpful but not necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annually.
• Annual Bonus Opportunity: Eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus of up to $15,000 following the first year of employment.
• Direct mentorship and training from an attorney with approximately 17 years of civil litigation experience.
• Opportunities for meaningful courtroom, deposition, and trial experience.
• Substantive involvement in complex litigation matters from the outset.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and advancement.
• A collegial, collaborative small-firm working environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to [email protected] with the subject line "Associate Attorney Application":

• Resume.
• Cover letter explaining your interest in civil litigation and joining the firm.
• Legal writing sample.