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July 16, 2026

San Francisco & Los Angeles Litigation Associate – Complex Litigation/Environmental Litigation (Mid-Level)

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Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP

Los Angeles, San Francisco

San Francisco & Los Angeles Litigation Associate – Complex Litigation/Environmental Litigation (Mid-Level)

Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings LLPLos Angeles, San Francisco

Practice area

Energy, Environmental · Compliance/Regulatory · Litigation · Renewables · Utilities

PQE

2-6 years

Locations

Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Paul Hastings LLP is seeking an Associate for candidates in their 3rd to 6th year of practice.
  • This role is within the firm's Complex Litigation, Regulatory, Environmental, and Energy practices.
  • Positions are available in the San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.
  • You will handle sophisticated matters including complex litigation, development of utility-scale renewables (solar, wind, battery), mixed-use real estate projects, complex regulatory matters, enforcement defense, and related corporate transactions.
  • Excellent research and writing skills are essential for this role.
  • Strong academic credentials are required.
  • Candidates must have experience in Complex Litigation, Regulatory, Environmental, or Energy law.
  • At least two years of experience at an AmLaw firm in these practice areas is preferred.
  • A prior federal clerkship is desired.
  • The annual salary range for this position is $260,000 to $390,000.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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  • Gregory Gambill
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    Gregory Gambill

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    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Elizabeth Fleming joined Paul Hastings LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Greg made the lateraling process smooth and stress-free. He’s very professional, available, and a great resource for interview prep.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Elizabeth Fleming

    Paul Hastings LLP • San Francisco
  • Jenny Swan Clearman
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    Jenny Swan Clearman

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    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?

    Yiren Shen joined Paul Hastings LLP's Silicon Valley office in the Corporate group.

    I’m extremely grateful to Jennifer for helping me through the job transfer. She was very responsive, great in communication, and gave me detailed suggestions before and after interviews which were super helpful. Jennifer really made my transfer smooth and easy and I would definitely recommend her as one of the best legal recruiters I worked with!

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Yiren Shen

    Paul Hastings LLP • Silicon Valley
  • Priya Gulati
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    Priya Gulati

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    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Tiffany N. Jones joined Paul Hastings LLP's Bay Area office in the Corporate group.

    Priya was immensely helpful during my job search. I worked with her twice, once as an out of state candidate and once in state, while my previous search was unsuccessful, she was eager to assist my second time around. She was by far the most helpful recruiter I worked with. She was very responsive, she prepped me for every single interview, and listen to my concerns and adjusted along the way. Priya will put you in the best position to get a job in a difficult California marketplace. I highly recommend her.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Tiffany N. Jones

    Paul Hastings LLP • Bay Area

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Elizabeth Fleming joined Paul Hastings LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Greg made the lateraling process smooth and stress-free. He’s very professional, available, and a great resource for interview prep.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Elizabeth Fleming

    Paul Hastings LLP • San Francisco
  • Jenny Swan Clearman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jenny Swan Clearman

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?

    Yiren Shen joined Paul Hastings LLP's Silicon Valley office in the Corporate group.

    I’m extremely grateful to Jennifer for helping me through the job transfer. She was very responsive, great in communication, and gave me detailed suggestions before and after interviews which were super helpful. Jennifer really made my transfer smooth and easy and I would definitely recommend her as one of the best legal recruiters I worked with!

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Yiren Shen

    Paul Hastings LLP • Silicon Valley
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Tiffany N. Jones joined Paul Hastings LLP's Bay Area office in the Corporate group.

    Priya was immensely helpful during my job search. I worked with her twice, once as an out of state candidate and once in state, while my previous search was unsuccessful, she was eager to assist my second time around. She was by far the most helpful recruiter I worked with. She was very responsive, she prepped me for every single interview, and listen to my concerns and adjusted along the way. Priya will put you in the best position to get a job in a difficult California marketplace. I highly recommend her.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Tiffany N. Jones

    Paul Hastings LLP • Bay Area