Associate | Litigation; Offices

We are seeking a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our Pensions, Benefits & Investments Group to work on a wide variety of litigation matters. This position can be in any of our office locations nationwide. Nossaman is involved in cutting edge and novel disputes regarding fiduciary and related obligations of those who administer multibillion-dollar public and private pension plans, constitutional and public agency law compliance, ERISA litigation, employee and disability retirement benefit disputes and a range of other types of litigation including, among others, those pertaining to intellectual property disputes, insurance coverage, real estate and lease disputes and breach of contract claims.

We offer a collegial, hybrid work environment and excellent advancement opportunities for associates. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.

Qualified candidates will have excellent research skills and experience drafting and responding to written discovery, and drafting pleadings, briefs and motions in state and federal court. eDiscovery and some deposition experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects efficiently, work well as part of a team and be willing to take ownership of significant projects.

The salary range for the position of 3-5 year associate at Nossaman is $185,000 to $215,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary for this position is reasonably expected to be set within this range; however, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Associates are also eligible for various annual bonuses including a bonus of 15% of base compensation should they meet Nossaman’s 1,850 annual billable hours expectation.

Annual Billable Hours Expectation: 1,850 (which includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work)

Interested candidates are invited to apply online by submitting a resume and law school transcript.

Nossaman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability status or any other category protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of Nossaman’s employment lifecycle including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits and social and recreational activities.

Nossaman is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees at Nossaman have access to highly sensitive, confidential and valuable information of clients and others, and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the Firm’s business operations and reputation.