Open Positions
Candidates should possess superior academic credentials from nationally recognized law schools, as well as demonstrably superior legal writing skills. Successful attorneys can look forward to a rewarding practice where enthusiasm, exceptional client service, hard work, community involvement and legal acumen truly are appreciated. The firm offers a collegial, efficient, midsize-firm platform with exceptional lawyers, sophisticated clients, and compensation competitive with larger firms. California bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission) required.
Currently, we have the following openings:
Shartsis Friese is seeking an associate attorney with at least two years (and no more than 5 years) of solid corporate transactional, M&A, and securities law experience for a partnership track position in our Corporate Group.
The Corporate Group has an active practice covering a wide variety of corporate transactional and counseling matters including a substantial mergers and acquisitions practice, advising emerging growth companies, forming private investment funds, securities law counseling, intellectual property transactional matters, corporate governance, and general corporate and commercial counseling.
The anticipated annual base salary wage range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $230,000 to $310,000. The final annual base salary wage offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience, education, and other factors.
Shartsis Friese LLP is seeking an associate attorney with 3 to 5 years of meaningful experience in civil litigation to work in our Litigation Department. The attorney will work on a variety of substantive litigation matters (complex litigation, corporate and partnership disputes over ownership and fiduciary duties, contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, etc.). Meaningful litigation experience includes drafting pleadings/motions, drafting and responding to written discovery, and managing deadlines and case schedules. Experience with depositions, arguing motions, pre-trial preparation, trials, and arbitrations is a plus. Successful candidates will have demonstrably superior legal research and writing skills.
Candidates should possess superior academic credentials from nationally recognized law schools. Successful attorneys can look forward to a rewarding practice where enthusiasm, hard work, community involvement and legal acumen truly are appreciated.
The anticipated annual base salary wage range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $245,000 to $310,000 . The final annual base salary wage offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience, education, and other factors.
Lateral partner candidates should send their credentials and direct their inquiries to AttorneyHiring@sflaw.com.
Shartsis will gladly accept referrals from professional recruiters and search agencies, in line with our Search Firm Guidelines.
Why Shartsis?
Joining a new firm is an important and often difficult decision, and we know there are many factors to consider:
- Is the firm open and transparent?
- Are the partners congenial and interested in each other’s success?
- Will I have the professional and administrative resources to hit the ground running?
- Will the firm be able to support my professional growth and integration?
At Shartsis Friese, the answer to all these questions is “Yes!” We offer an exceptional platform for attorneys to thrive. We have developed processes to ensure a smooth transition for attorneys and their clients to join our team.
Client Relationships and Service
We focus on building solid relationships with each other and our clients — relationships that are built on trust and respect. A large percentage of our clients have stayed with the firm for many years. Working collaboratively to pull the right expertise for each matter, we’re able to deliver outstanding results for clients in a down-to-earth atmosphere that makes the practice of law a satisfying endeavor.
Growth
We cultivate an environment of learning to encourage our attorneys to excel at the highest level. Working closely with experienced and successful practitioners, attorneys gain valuable opportunities to sharpen their practice skills through training, mentoring and hands-on experience. Our lawyers’ continued development is supported by formal and informal feedback, a thoughtful and meaningful review process, and dedicated partner business development mentors to ensure that today’s attorneys have the skills necessary to develop business.
Thrive
We promote a culture of engagement, collaboration and celebration of individual and collective achievements. We are inclusive and transparent. In addition to always having an associate on the Management Committee, all attorneys are encouraged to participate in firm-wide initiatives and decision making, professional and community organizations, and leadership roles, as well as working on pro bono matters.
Contribute
We appreciate stability, which is evident in our low turnover. We also value entrepreneurship in the practice of law. We look for attorneys who want to assume responsibility early in their careers and who also seek to grow, learn and develop — not only as lawyers, but also as leaders and future owners of this firm. We value diversity of perspectives and experiences and have made a conscious effort to create an open, egalitarian and supportive environment. All members of the firm recognize that the practice of law and the quality of firm life are enlivened and strengthened by people from different backgrounds coming together for a common purpose.
Benefits
- Competitive medical benefit plans include dental and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are available, depending on medical plan chosen.
- 401(k) plan
- Associate Compensation: Our associate billable hours target (including pro bono time and certain administrative time) is 1,850 hours. Significant bonuses are given to associates who bill 1,950 hours or more.
- Of Counsel Compensation: At times, the firm hires lawyers with more than 10 years of experience into salaried counsel positions. Hours requirements for counsel attorneys are set on an individual basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Shartsis Friese provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Shartsis Friese expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.