Litigation Attorney (Commercial Lease Experience)
Overview
A large restaurant franchise is seeking a Litigation Attorney to support its Business Tort Litigation team. This is a temporary position providing leave coverage and overflow support.
Responsibilities
- Oversee outside counsel
- Assist with discovery processes
- Facilitate pre-litigation counseling across various litigation matters
Requirements
- Strong background in tort litigation
- Experience overseeing outside counsel
- Preferred experience managing commercial and premises liability matters (direct premises liability experience not required)
Position Details
- Start: ASAP
- Hours: 20–40 hours per week
- Duration: Approximately two to three months, with potential for extension
- Location: Fully remote; candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area are a plus
- Compensation: Hourly rate between $112 and $117, based on qualifications, skillset, relevant experience, client needs, and project requirements
Equal Opportunity
The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected basis. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Fair Chance Employment
In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered, and background checks are not conducted prior to an offer of employment.