Open Positions: Attorneys
At Hanson Bridgett, we look for the best and brightest legal minds to join the Firm. Ours is a tight-knit group of attorneys who enjoy a team approach to legal matters, always work with the client's long-term interest in mind, and expect significant contributions from junior attorneys and established partners alike.
Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized, and detail oriented and are looking towards a partnership with Hanson Bridgett.
We are an EEO employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
To be considered for a position, please submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hanson Bridgett LLP seeks to ensure a positive and diverse work culture where each person may work and develop professionally to the best of their ability free of unlawful discrimination or prejudice. To this end, the firm is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination or prejudice of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran’s status, mental or physical disability, or pregnancy.
3-4 years of experience
Bay Area – San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek (hybrid)
3-5 years of experience
Sacramento (hybrid)
3-5 years of experience
Northern California – San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, Sacramento (hybrid)
5-7 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
6-10 years of experience
Los Angeles (Preferred); San Francisco; Sacramento, Walnut Creek, San Rafael (hybrid)
Labor & Employment Associate
3-4 years of experience
Bay Area – San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek (hybrid)
The Labor & Employment Section is seeking an associate (JD 2020-2021) with 3-4 years of employment litigation experience. Traditional labor law and advice and counsel experience is a plus. At Hanson Bridgett, you’ll have close, supportive relationships with your peers, partners and clients—getting exposure to trials and depositions early and taking on challenging cases together. With a values-driven culture that measures its impact, you can be confident your influence will go beyond what's on paper and directly change the communities you serve. This is a hybrid position based out of one of our Bay Area offices: San Francisco, San Rafael, or Walnut Creek. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $190,000 and $200,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.
Health Litigation Associate
3-5 years of experience
Sacramento (hybrid)
Our Health & Senior Care Section is seeking a health litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our Sacramento office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience including law and motion experience, written discovery, deposition experience, mediation, and trial preparation experience. Previous work with health care providers or trial experience is preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and expanding health team. At Hanson Bridgett, you’ll have close relationships with your peers, partners and clients—getting exposure to all aspects of our practice and taking on challenging cases together. We are seeking an associate dedicated to working alongside partners in our Sacramento office approximately 3-4 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely in an agile manner at other times. The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $190,000 to $210,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.
Trust & Estates Litigation Associate
3-5 years of experience
Northern California – San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, Sacramento (hybrid)
We are seeking a trust and estate litigation associate with at least 3 years in civil litigation experience to join our trust and estate litigation team, known as the Family Wealth Resolution & Disputes Practice Group. The associate will handle litigation matters related to trusts and estates, including drafting legal documents, participating in dispute resolution processes, and providing legal counsel to clients. Prior experience working with trust and probate litigation is preferred, but not required. This is a fantastic chance to explore a growing and intriguing field of litigation, become a subject matter expert, and work in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. At Hanson Bridgett, you’ll have close relationships with your peers, partners and clients—getting exposure to contested hearings, evidentiary hearings, mediations and depositions early and taking on challenging cases together. With a values-driven culture that measures its impact, you can be confident your influence will go beyond what's on paper and directly change the private clients you serve. This is a hybrid position based out of San Francisco, Sacramento, San Rafael or Walnut Creek. The annual base compensation for this California position is approximately $190,000 to $200,000. Placement within the salary range depends up a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for the role.
Mid-Level Trust & Estates Litigation Associate
5-7 years of experience
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael and Walnut Creek (hybrid)
Our trust and estate litigation team known as the Family Wealth Resolution & Disputes Practice Group is seeking a mid-level trust and estate litigation associate with at least 5 years in civil litigation experience. The associate will handle litigation matters related to trusts and estates, including drafting legal documents, participating in dispute resolution processes, and providing legal counsel to clients. Prior experience working with trust and probate litigation is preferred, but not required. Ideal candidates will have the ability to juggle multiple deals at once while effectively overseeing and mentoring junior associates. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate closely with and gain insights from a seasoned partner in a collegial environment and become a subject matter expert. This is a firm where you can grow your career and practice alongside peers and partners who share your desire to make a significant impact on their clients, families, and businesses. This is a hybrid position based out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael or Walnut Creek. The annual base compensation for this California position is approximately $210,000 to $240,000. Placement within the salary range depends up a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for the role.
Real Estate Finance Associate/Senior Counsel
6-10 years of experience
Los Angeles (Preferred); San Francisco; Sacramento, Walnut Creek, San Rafael (hybrid)
We are seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate or Senior Counsel attorney to join our growing Real Estate Transactional Practice Group. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of demonstrated experience in real estate finance transactions (preferably on the Lender side). Candidates should be able to manage multiple deals simultaneously and proficient working with complex debt and equity financing structures, purchase and sale transaction documentation, as well as securitized lending, due diligence, managing title and survey review, and commercial leasing. At Hanson Bridgett, you’ll have close, supportive relationships with your peers and partners—getting exposure to clients early and taking on challenging deals with our existing team. With a values-driven culture that measures its impact, you can be confident your influence will go beyond what's on paper and directly change the communities you serve.
When you work here, you’ll get:
- Immediate client exposure on complex deals
- Professional mentorship opportunities, with 1-1 access to peers and partners to shape your career and grow your own book of business
- A values-based, B Corp firm with forward-thinking policies, including hybrid work, paid parental leave, pro-bono opportunities, transparent pay structures, and more
- A work environment that supports your growth with a clear path to partnership
We offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner from within California. The preference is for the person filling this position to be based in Hanson Bridgett's Los Angeles office, although candidates interested in working from one of our California offices will also be considered. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $240,000 and $300,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.
