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May 11, 2026

Litigation - Associate

LitigationClass ActionCommercialGovernmentInvestigationsSecuritiesUnfair Competition
Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP

San Francisco

Litigation - Associate

Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Litigation · Class Action · Commercial · Government · Investigations · Securities · Unfair Competition

PQE

3+ years

Location

San Francisco, California

Salary

$260,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This role is for an associate in the Litigation Group at Sidley’s San Francisco office.
  • Candidates must have 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
  • Admission to the California bar is required.
  • Exceptional academic credentials are a mandatory qualification.
  • Strong research and writing skills are essential for this position.
  • Experience should include drafting motions, handling discovery, and analyzing complex factual and legal issues.
  • The practice focuses on securities and shareholder derivative claims, consumer class actions, and other complex commercial disputes.
  • The group also handles white collar matters, including internal investigations and defense in federal and state investigations.
  • The target salary range for this role is $260,000 - $390,000.
  • Compensation includes eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits program.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

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

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Benjamin Farkas joined Sidley Austin LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    Kate is an excellent recruiter--empathetic, knowledgeable, and efficient. At every step of the process, she was encouraging and helpful without ever pushing me in one direction or another. Beyond all of the concrete ways any good recruiter can assist in a job search, she made every part of what could have been a stressful process essentially stress-free, and for that alone I am grateful to have worked with her.

    Sidley Austin LLP

    Benjamin Farkas

    Sidley Austin LLP • San Francisco
  • Ren Casey
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ren Casey

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Ren Casey?

    Jonathan Mitnick joined Sidley Austin LLP's Los Angeles office in the Restructuring group.

    Ren was an amazing recruiter and resource through the recruiting process. I have spoken with and worked with many recruiters, and Ren stands out among legal recruiters in his attention to detail, deep understanding of internal firm issues, and ability to calmly and attentively deal with the many questions that arise throughout the recruiting process. My recruiting process went on for many months and had a bunch of twists and turns. Ren was super nimble and did in-depth research to determine how to move forward at every stage. He was also extremely willing to explain the role of a recruiter and the benefits of working with a recruiter rather than doing it alone - it can often seem like a black box and he made it very understandable. In a sea of recruiters and blind emails, Ren stands out as an extraordinary advisor and guide through what can be a stressful and uncertain time. I wholeheartedly recommend Ren and would certainly work with him again.

    Sidley Austin LLP

    Jonathan Mitnick

    Sidley Austin LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Benjamin Farkas joined Sidley Austin LLP's San Francisco office in the Litigation group.

    Kate is an excellent recruiter--empathetic, knowledgeable, and efficient. At every step of the process, she was encouraging and helpful without ever pushing me in one direction or another. Beyond all of the concrete ways any good recruiter can assist in a job search, she made every part of what could have been a stressful process essentially stress-free, and for that alone I am grateful to have worked with her.

    Sidley Austin LLP

    Benjamin Farkas

    Sidley Austin LLP • San Francisco
  • Ren Casey
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ren Casey

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Ren Casey?

    Jonathan Mitnick joined Sidley Austin LLP's Los Angeles office in the Restructuring group.

    Ren was an amazing recruiter and resource through the recruiting process. I have spoken with and worked with many recruiters, and Ren stands out among legal recruiters in his attention to detail, deep understanding of internal firm issues, and ability to calmly and attentively deal with the many questions that arise throughout the recruiting process. My recruiting process went on for many months and had a bunch of twists and turns. Ren was super nimble and did in-depth research to determine how to move forward at every stage. He was also extremely willing to explain the role of a recruiter and the benefits of working with a recruiter rather than doing it alone - it can often seem like a black box and he made it very understandable. In a sea of recruiters and blind emails, Ren stands out as an extraordinary advisor and guide through what can be a stressful and uncertain time. I wholeheartedly recommend Ren and would certainly work with him again.

    Sidley Austin LLP

    Jonathan Mitnick

    Sidley Austin LLP • Los Angeles