About Checkr Checkr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We've designed a fasterand fairerway to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping to hire great new people with an experience thats fast, smooth, and safe. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. A career at Checkr means collaborating with brilliant minds, disrupting an industry, and opening channels of employment to often overlooked candidates. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.We are looking for a motivated and curious, solutions-oriented litigator to join our high-performing and highly collaborative legal department. Our team advises stakeholders across the company to help Checkr reach its business and fairness goals. As Associate Litigation Counsel, you will be a member of the Litigation and Compliance practice group, which works closely with Checkrs internal teams and external counsel to manage litigation matters and execute litigation strategies in state and federal courts. You will also partner with internal teams to identify potential product or process improvements. Responsibilities:Participate in managing/executing all aspects of litigation and other matters (e.g., subpoenas, demands)Conduct factual investigation, case analysis, exposure analysis Review and revise pleadings and other litigation-related documents (e.g., declarations, motions, settlement agreements) Help prepare witnesses for deposition Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations Conduct legal research as neededMaintain case files and matter tracking systems Work with outside counsel to help formulate and execute nuanced litigation strategy Partner with team members and stakeholders to identify and implement product and process improvements Develop an understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and similar state laws and how they apply to Checkr products and services Build cross-functional relationships to strengthen partnerships across the Company Identify and manage techniques to increase the quality and efficiency of legal servicesWhat you bring:3+ years of substantive litigation experience JD degree and CA bar admission in good standing Interest and enthusiasm towards new technologies, software, and services Knowledge of Fair Credit Reporting Act, employment laws, or criminal law is a plus, but not required Experience defending clients in highly regulated industries with consumer products and services is a plus, but not required Youre an educatoryou can break down complicated laws and regulatory frameworks for non-lawyers Youre a skepticyoure passionate about understanding how things work, and the first answer you find is rarely enough Youre a clear communicatoryou give practical advice in a fast-paced environment Youre flexibleyoure enthusiastic about learning and working on new subject matters You have a great sense of humorobviouslyWhat youll getA fast-paced and collaborative environment Learning and development allowance Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services Flexible PTO policy Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipendAt Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. One of Checkrs core values is Transparency. To live by that value, weve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website. The base salary range for this role is $157,000 to $185,000 in San Francisco, CA.Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr Checkr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace. Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkrs commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.