Candidates must have prior experience as a federal judicial clerk or with a government enforcer.
The antitrust practice represents both plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile conduct cases across diverse industries nationwide, including state attorneys general in merger and conduct matters, and handles both civil and criminal matters.
Associates gain early, hands-on responsibility in case strategy, depositions, motion practice, client counseling, and trial work, with specific examples including examining CEOs, cross-examining experts, and arguing pre-trial motions.
The firm's lean staffing model promotes significant associate responsibility and meaningful client interaction, ensuring active roles in trial strategy and execution.
Associates may also work on the firm’s other varied and high-stakes business litigation and government enforcement matters.
A signing bonus and a generous clerkship bonus are offered for highly qualified candidates.
The position requires in-office attendance for a minimum of 3 days on average in the San Francisco office.

Senior Antitrust Litigation Associate or Special Counsel

2+ PQE · May 12, 2026 (4 months ago)

Farella Braun & Martel

2+ PQE · May 12, 2026 (4 months ago)

Salary

$222,500 - $352,500

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Antitrust · Criminal · Enforcement · Litigation

Location

San Francisco

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Overview

Candidates must have prior experience as a federal judicial clerk or with a government enforcer.
The antitrust practice represents both plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile conduct cases across diverse industries nationwide, including state attorneys general in merger and conduct matters, and handles both civil and criminal matters.
Associates gain early, hands-on responsibility in case strategy, depositions, motion practice, client counseling, and trial work, with specific examples including examining CEOs, cross-examining experts, and arguing pre-trial motions.
The firm's lean staffing model promotes significant associate responsibility and meaningful client interaction, ensuring active roles in trial strategy and execution.
Associates may also work on the firm’s other varied and high-stakes business litigation and government enforcement matters.
A signing bonus and a generous clerkship bonus are offered for highly qualified candidates.
The position requires in-office attendance for a minimum of 3 days on average in the San Francisco office.

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Last updated: August 26, 2026