Litigation Associate (San Francisco, California Office)

We are seeking a talented junior level associate attorney to join our growing Litigation practice in our San Francisco Office. The Associate will have the opportunity to assist on a broad range of litigation and to support our Food and Drug regulatory practice.  

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Federal and State courts, with experience in one or more areas associated with the firm’s practices such as false advertising, environmental (including Proposition 65), food and drug, occupational health and safety/employment, product liability and safety, insurance, privacy, and telecom. General commercial litigation and E-Discovery experience is also a plus.  

Strong academic credentials; excellent analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; and the ability to assume immediate responsibility are required. General litigation skills are required; experience with Proposition 65 is a plus. Due to the technical nature of the practice, an undergraduate degree or some experience in a scientific field (biology, chemistry, mathematics, or engineering) will be helpful, but is not required. Must be a California barred attorney.

A desire to learn, and an ability to manage multiple client priorities and take direction are critical. Successful associate will be given significant client responsibility early on, including direct client contact. The position requires collaboration across all firm offices on challenging and interesting work involving cutting-edge regulatory and health and safety issues while working in a collegial, team-based atmosphere.

Fluency in Spanish a plus.

We offer an excellent benefit package, bonus plan, and salary commensurate with experience. The salary range is $172,000 - $225,000, which represents the presently anticipated low and high end of our salary range for this position. Actual salary may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related experience. A full and comprehensive healthcare package is offered (medical, prescription drugs, vision, and dental). 

Keller and Heckman LLP is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms or recruiters for this position. Any resume sent by a search firm or recruiter without prior approval from our Human Resources and Recruitment Manager will be considered unsolicited. If you are a search firm or recruiter, you will not be compensated in any way for your unsolicited submission of a candidate, even if Keller and Heckman LLP hires said candidate. In addition, search firms or recruiters should not call or email directly any attorney or personnel at our firm other than our Human Resources and Recruitment Manager.