Open Positions: Attorneys

5-8 years of experience

Open to All Hanson Bridgett Offices

Hanson Bridgett’s Corporate & Risk Management Section is seeking a mid-level Business Litigation Associate with 5–8 years of experience to join our collaborative litigation team. The ideal candidate will have significant commercial litigation experience, including drafting and responding to written discovery, drafting and opposing motions, managing day to day case responsibilities, taking and defending depositions, preparing for trial, appearing in court, and working directly with clients and opposing counsel. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus. At Hanson Bridgett, associates develop close working relationships with peers, partners, and clients and gain exposure to all aspects of complex litigation in a collegial environment that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. 

This is a hybrid position based in any of our California offices, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, San Diego, or Fresno. The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $245,000 to $285,000. 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.

Hanson Bridgett is recognized for its commitment to collaboration, diversity, and innovative legal solutions. Join us and work on impactful projects in a collegial environment that values your expertise and professional growth.

3-6 years of experience

San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, San Diego, Fresno

Our Health & Senior Care Section is seeking a Health Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of experience. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of litigation experience, including substantial exposure to law and motion practice, written discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation. Prior experience representing health care providers or direct trial experience is preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and expanding health team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to see the process through a few steps ahead. The associate should also have experience dealing with different types of clients and client matters with unique business and legal needs.

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. This is a hybrid position based out of any of our California offices: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, San Diego, and Fresno.

The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $205,000 to $255,000. 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.

4-5 years of experience

San Francisco, Los Angeles, Fresno, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek (Hybrid)

The Employer Services Section is seeking a labor & employment associate with 4-5 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 Northern California offices: San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek or Sacramento. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $235,000 and $245,000. 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.

8+ years of experience

Open to All Hanson Bridgett Offices (Hybrid)

Our Tax Practice Group is seeking a senior tax attorney with eight or more years of experience to join its dynamic and growing practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling a broad range of federal, state, and local tax matters, with particular expertise in partnership tax, Subchapter C, startup and emerging company tax issues. Experience advising on matters such as qualified small business stock (QSBS), as well as strong familiarity with general corporate law and M&A transactions, is strongly preferred. A Tax LL.M. is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a collaborative and entrepreneurial practice with a national reach. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and clients across offices, lead sophisticated tax matters and contribute meaningfully to the continued expansion of the firm’s tax practice. Partnership opportunities may be available for exceptional candidates, particularly those with a demonstrated ability to generate or support business development efforts including a portable book of business. This is a hybrid position based in any of our California offices, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, San Diego, or Fresno.

The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $305k+. Salary depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, book of business, and professional skills required for this role.

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 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 (optional)
• Resume
• Law school transcript