Commercial Litigation Associate

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants meaningful courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and exposure to complex business disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation and dispute-resolution matters from inception through resolution
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions nationwide, including travel as needed
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Argue discovery, contested, and dispositive motions
• Conduct witness interviews, fact investigations, and document analysis
• Perform legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda
• Support and participate in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and evidentiary hearings
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on litigation strategy and case management
• Deliver responsive, professional client service while managing multiple deadlines

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Experience in both California state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Skills

• Commercial litigation
• Civil litigation
• Trial preparation
• Depositions
• Motion practice
• State and federal court experience
• Arbitration
• Dispute resolution
• Legal research

Benefits

• Formal attorney mentoring program
• Hybrid and flexible work schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Home office and technology stipend
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, and commuter)
• Identity protection benefits

Pay

$150,000–$170,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid and flexible work schedule