Palo Alto Complex Litigation – Commercial/Trial Litigation Associate

2 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Full time

Opening Type:

Experienced Attorneys

Salary:

$310,000 - $390,000

Practice:

Complex Litigation

Location:

Palo Alto

650 Page Mill Road

Palo Alto

CA

US

We are seeking skilled and motivated trial litigation associates with 4 to 6 years of experience to join our team. Clients span a broad range of industries including technology, pharma, biopharma, life sciences, and others.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and trying high-stakes, complex, multi-party disputes in both state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. This role requires overseeing all phases of complex litigation from strategy development and discovery through trial and appeals.

In addition to excellent academic credentials, we are seeking someone with top law firm experience. Candidates must also possess excellent oral and written advocacy, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Salary range of $310,000 – $390,000, based on year classification.
  • Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
  • Our benefits include:
  • Monthly wellness reimbursements
  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
  • Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
  • Paid parental leave
  • Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
  • Parents and caregivers resource group
  • Career coaching for working parents
  • In-home and center-based back-up childcare
  • Tutoring and college coach for older children
  • Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pretax commuter and parking benefits
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Voluntary long term care insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary ID theft protection
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Medicare consulting
  • Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

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