California Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney

About the role

These opportunities are focused on California complex commercial litigation, business disputes, white-collar adjacent matters, class actions, trade secrets, motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and direct client-facing case strategy.

Responsibilities

• Focus on 2-6 years post-JD civil litigation at a law firm; complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, bankruptcy litigation; pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial prep; litigation strategy; drafting motions/briefs; deposition work; courtroom proceedings; arguing motions and witness examination opportunities.
• Focus on 3+ years litigation practice; trial prep and courtroom experience; file responsibility; motion practice; depositions; high-volume litigation environment; e-discovery software; advocacy, research, writing, negotiation, organization, and client-service skills.
• Focus on 3+ years commercial litigation experience at a firm; case management, pleadings, contested motions, MTD/MSJ/class certification briefing, written discovery, depositions, motion argument, and client-facing case strategy.
• Focus on 1-4 years complex commercial litigation; strong legal research and writing; lean case teams; trade secret, technology, fintech, crypto and high-stakes commercial matters; briefs, motions, state and federal court filings, discovery management, deposition preparation, trial practice support, direct client exposure, and early case strategy responsibility.

Requirements

Candidates Must Be a licensed attorney or eligible for the applicable California bar requirements

Have substantive civil or commercial litigation experience

Be comfortable with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation

Have strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills

Be interested in sophisticated disputes rather than routine high-volume litigation

Qualifications

Candidates must be a licensed attorney or eligible for the applicable California bar requirements.

Substantive civil or commercial litigation experience is required.

Comfortable with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation is essential.

Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills are necessary.

An interest in sophisticated disputes rather than routine high-volume litigation is preferred.

Skills

• Motion practice
• Litigation strategy
• Depositions
• Trial preparation
• Class actions
• Complex litigation

Benefits

Additional ranges vary by role

Pay

• $185K-$235K base ($245K-$400K OTE)
• $165K-$185K + discretionary bonus
• $255K-$330K
• additional ranges vary by role

Schedule

• Hybrid / Remote Flexibility / On-site varies by role