A career—for life.
Whether you’re looking for your first job in law or making a mid-career move, the culture of a firm is a huge consideration. At Coblentz, we encourage individuality, value collegiality, and genuinely appreciate a good sense of humor.
Coblentz is an independent mid-size law firm with deep roots—more than 125 years in the Bay Area—and an innovative approach to the law and how we practice it. People come to Coblentz because of our record of performance and service; people stay at Coblentz because they love working here.
Talent, ability, and old-fashioned hard work drive our firm’s success, and we believe our size helps seal the deal. We’re small enough to maintain a close connection with our clients and provide the responsiveness they expect, and we’re also large enough and experienced enough to handle the toughest cases and tackle the most complex issues.
When you come to Coblentz, you’ll be working alongside a committed team of gifted lawyers in a creative work environment. Because of our size, you’ll get early hands-on client contact and challenging and exciting work from your first day at Coblentz.
Our firm has a long and robust history of pro bono service and community involvement, and it’s a vital part of our culture. As an attorney at Coblentz, you’ll get the opportunity to work on pro bono matters that are directly relevant to your practice and make a real difference.
Ideal candidates have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, exceptional writing and research skills, an enthusiasm for their area of the law, and a commitment to delivering high quality work product in a highly collaborative environment. Successful candidates will also possess strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
We look for the following competencies in all our associate candidates:
- Knowledge of unconscious bias and a track record of impartiality as a lawyer, colleague, and supervisor
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
Please see below for our current open roles.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to AttorneyRecruiting@coblentzlaw.com.
Search firms should submit attorney candidates for consideration by emailing AttorneyRecruiting@coblentzlaw.com with candidate materials. Outreach to partners will not be considered a formal submission.
Candidates must be active members of the California Bar and must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The Firm is not able to sponsor employment visas for these positions.
Litigation Associate
We are seeking associates with 3-5 years of experience to join our Litigation practice group.
Offering both trial and appellate experience, our attorneys have worked across industries—from sports to technology, from real estate to the music industry—and in many practice areas, including entertainment, hospitality, intellectual property, class actions, employment, telecommunications and antitrust. We have appeared in virtually every federal and state court in California and in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Qualifications
• 3-5 years of comparable law firm and/or judicial clerkship experience.
• Experience across multiple areas of general commercial litigation. An interest in white collar, land use/CEQA, IP, cybersecurity/data privacy, and/or L&E is of interest.
• Exposure to a diverse range of litigation matters, and a desire to be a generalist.
• Must be an active member of the California State Bar.
Compensation
Associates are paid an annual salary based on the individual’s Class Year. Class Year is determined by the individual’s years of experience since graduating from law school as well as years of experience in a related field of work. The Firm’s current pay range for associates who have between two and five years of experience is $235,000 to $275,000.
Labor & Employment Associate
We are seeking associates with at least 3-5 years of L&E experience to join our Labor & Employment practice group.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide employment counseling and compliance guidance.
- Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, complex, and class action cases.
- Conduct sensitive internal investigations and deliver objective factual findings to inform employer decision-making.
- Advise clients on high-risk employment matters such as terminations, reductions in force, leave and accommodation issues, EEOC/DFEH inquiries, and HR investigations.
- Support clients through traditional labor issues, workforce management strategies, and day-to-day HR and employee-relations questions.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of labor & employment experience, including both counseling and litigation. We will consider more senior candidates on a case-by-case basis.
- A strong background in employment law compliance, with particular interest in government-facing compliance matters.
- Experience with internal investigations, wage/hour counseling, and traditional labor matters is highly valued.
- Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. The Firm is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position.
Compensation
Associates are paid an annual salary based on the individual’s Class Year. Class Year is determined by the individual’s years of experience since graduating from law school as well as years of experience in a related field of work. The Firm’s current pay range for associates who have between three and five years of experience is $235,000 to $275,000.
Even when we are not actively recruiting for a particular role or practice group, we are always interested in hearing from people who share our ideals and our passion for the law. If you’re an attorney with strong academic credentials, demonstrated writing abilities (law review, journal, or judicial clerkship), an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to community service, and great interpersonal skills, we’d like to be in touch. Please submit your resume and cover letter to AttorneyRecruiting@coblentzlaw.com.
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Our staff is an important part of the Coblentz culture, and we offer an environment that values both hard work and a supportive, collaborative approach in order to provide the highest quality service to our clients. We also value stability, predictable growth, mentorship, and promotion from within.
We invite you to consider becoming part of a team committed to excellence and hard work while pursuing the personal and professional commitments that create a healthy and productive workplace.