Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Description

The Firm's Litigation Practice includes Commercial and corporate disputes (contracts, fiduciary duty, business torts), Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes, State and federal regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, Administrative proceedings and challenges to agency action, Appellate work and pre-litigation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs
• Oversee discovery and motion practice
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and strategy sessions
• Collaborate with partners on litigation strategy and case development
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators
• Take ownership of key workstreams and support efficient case management

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of litigation experience (state and/or federal court)
• Background from a leading law firm, boutique, or government practice preferred
• Experience with dispositive motions and discovery
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Able to manage multiple matters effectively
• Interest in both commercial litigation and regulatory/public law
• Absolute requirement for Active California Bar admission (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus

What’s Offered

• Sophisticated, high-impact litigation work
• Early responsibility and direct client exposure
• Closer collaboration with experienced partners
• Collegial, intellectually rigorous environment
• Hybrid flexibility
• Competitive compensation starting at $175,000+ (DOE)
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses

Pay

$175,000.00 - $175,000.00