Associate Attorney

Pay: $178,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally respected litigation boutique where you'll do substantive, complex work across two dynamic practice areas — consumer product compliance and environmental law — without the bureaucratic drag of a large firm
• Defend high-profile matters including Proposition 65 lawsuits, California Legal Remedies Act claims, Unfair Competition and False Advertising claims, property contamination cases, and federal Clean Water Act citizen suits
• Get client-facing experience early and often — this firm puts associates in the room, not behind the scenes
• A clear, realistic path to shareholder for those who invest in their own professional development — no moving goalposts
• Collaborate with a tight-knit, inclusive team that takes diversity seriously and builds loyalty that lasts
• Competitive compensation plus full coverage of your health and dental insurance premiums and 30% of dependent premiums — a genuinely generous benefits package
• Substantial bonus potential: hours-based bonuses up to 45% of base salary, plus annual merit-based bonuses tied to results, contributions, and business development
• A 1,800-hour annual billable target with approved pro bono (up to 100 hours) and DEI work (up to 25 hours) counting toward that goal

Location: This role is based in our San Francisco office. We operate on a hybrid schedule with a 3-day in-office expectation — a setup designed to keep the team connected while giving you the flexibility to do your best work.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to practice in California. Experience with Proposition 65, consumer product compliance, and/or environmental litigation is strongly preferred; this is not a general litigation position.

About Us

We are a litigation boutique with over four decades of experience representing Fortune 500 companies, private corporations, nonprofits, government entities, and individuals throughout California and across the United States. Founded on the belief that smaller is smarter, we've built a firm free from the weight of large-firm bureaucracy — one where attorneys can think more creatively, act more nimbly, and build genuine, lasting client relationships. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, our concrete commitment to diversity, and the loyalty of our clients, attorneys, and staff. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend Proposition 65 lawsuits, including pre-litigation negotiations, motions practice, and trial preparation
• Handle California Legal Remedies Act, Unfair Competition, and False Advertising claims on behalf of corporate clients
• Litigate property contamination matters and citizen suits under the federal Clean Water Act
• Research and advise clients on environmental laws and consumer product compliance regulations
• Draft briefs, motions, pleadings, and client communications with precision and clarity
• Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Work directly with clients, building trust-based relationships from early in your tenure
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and across practice groups as matters and interests align

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in environmental law, consumer protection litigation, or related practice areas
• Admitted to practice in California (required)
• Experience with Proposition 65, CLRA, UCL, Clean Water Act, or related matters strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills — strong drafting is essential
• Solid academic credentials and sharp analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter with consistent attention to detail

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm that invests in the people who work here — genuinely. You'll have real client contact, meaningful work, and a collegial team that actually likes working together. The culture is inclusive and collaborative without being political. If you want to build a career at a firm where excellent lawyering is valued, diversity is more than a talking point, and your path to leadership is real — this is the place.

JPC-1231

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar, 2+ yrs experience as an attorney. Must have some experience with Prop 65, environmental, consumer protection, product compliance, CLRA/UCL, false advertising, contamination, or Clean Water Act matters.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 2-6

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2 years experience: ~$178,000–$185,000

• 3–4 years experience: ~$190,000–$205,000

• 5–6 years experience: ~$210,000–$220,000

Submission Email: Name / Emily -

emurphy@rjo.com

mchernowski@rjo.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established San Francisco litigation boutique (40+ years) with a strong Prop 65, consumer protection, and environmental practice seeks a 2-6 year associate. Client-facing from day one, realistic shareholder track, generous comp and benefits with significant bonus upside. California bar admission required; Prop 65 or environmental litigation experience strongly preferred.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney (Retail Trade and Environmental) - Rogers Joseph O'Donnell - JPC 1231 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Associate Attorney (Retail Trade and Environmental)

• Location: San Francisco, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Environmental Associate Attorney, Proposition 65 Defense Attorney, Consumer Protection Litigation Associate, Retail Trade Compliance Attorney, Clean Water Act Litigation Associate, UCL False Advertising Defense Attorney, Environmental Compliance Counsel, California Environmental Litigation Associate

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Atty, 2+ yrs, San Fr