Commercial Litigation Associate

Commercial Litigation Associate - San Francisco/Oakland

Posted on April 30, 2026

Responsibilities

• Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
• Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Conducting, propounding, and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel

Compensation and Benefits

Pursuant to California law, the salary range for this position will be $280,000 to $345,000 based on experience and location. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Personal skills/attributes

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
• Superior organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, adversaries, and courts
• Strong commitment to client service and responsiveness
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and business development skills
• Collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork

Technical skills

• 4-6 years of complex and sophisticated litigation experience is required
• Strong writing and case management skills, level-appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required
• Deposition and court experience is preferred
• Previous law firm experience is strongly preferred
• Experience or interest in first party insurance bad faith (defending enterprise insurers and financial institutions) and financial services/securities litigation (defending financial institutions, securities broker-dealers, insurance and annuity companies) is ideal, but not required

Other requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
• Submission of a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and at least one writing sample

Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.