Senior Associate-Litigation 
Bay Area (Palo Alto or San Francisco office)
$225,000-$435,000 per year, DOE
Must be admitted to the California bar
 
Achieve Professionals is seeking a senior level associate to join a leading law firm in their Litigation practice group. 

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in trademark, copyright, trade secrets and other complex commercial litigation. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar and have excellent credentials. 
 
The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.
 
This firm has exceptional benefits, including:

• Four weeks paid vacation throughout the year (increasing to five weeks after 4 years of employment)
• Medical, dental and vision benefit plans
• A health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts

This firm has many more exceptional benefits that can be discussed at the interview stage. 
 
Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, including strategy development and team coordination
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on case law, statutes, and procedural rules relevant to clients’ cases
• Leading settlement discussions and mediations, negotiating favorable resolutions for clients where appropriate
• Providing guidance on regulatory investigations and compliance matters that may intersect with litigation

Requirements:

• Some experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Federal Trade Commission and/or International Trade Commission preferred
• Must be admitted to the California bar
• Must have excellent credentials