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Litigation Attorney

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull Time$104,500–$325,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

litigation
commercial litigation
consumer litigation
complex litigation
legal research
drafting
discovery
case strategy
outside counsel management
stakeholder management

Nice to have

project management
in-house experience
law firm experience

Role summary

Axiom is seeking experienced Litigation Attorneys to support Fortune 500 and leading clients in industries such as healthcare, technology, financial services, and consumer products. Responsibilities include managing a broad range of litigation matters, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and collaborating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders. The role requires 5+ years of litigation experience and an active U.S. state bar license. Axiom offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Join Our Team as a Lawyer at Axiom!

We are currently seeking junior to mid-level Litigation Attorneys to support our Fortune 500 and leading clients across industries including healthcare, technology, financial services, and consumer products.

Responsibilities:

Manage and support a broad range of litigation matters, including commercial, consumer, and complex litigation, from initial case assessment through resolution, developing strategy and evaluating legal and business risk.

Conduct legal research and draft, review, and revise litigation materials, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other case-related documents.

Manage and collaborate with outside counsel on active litigation, including overseeing case strategy, discovery, budgets, key deadlines, settlement considerations, and overall matter performance.

Partner with internal legal and business stakeholders to investigate claims and disputes, assess potential exposure, advise on litigation strategy, and develop practical approaches to resolving disputes and mitigating risk.

Qualifications:

5+ years of litigation experience, including commercial, consumer, and/or complex litigation, gained in-house, at a law firm, or through a combination of both

Experience managing litigation matters and/or performing hands-on litigation work, including legal research, drafting, discovery, case strategy, and coordination with outside counsel preferred

Strong judgment, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and collaborate effectively with legal and business stakeholders.

Active attorney license in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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