Commercial Litigation Associate - Hybrid - Base $325K+

Responsibilities

• Manage written discovery and complex document production.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Aid in witness interviews and witness preparation.
• Support all aspects of trial preparation, strategy, and courtroom proceedings.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and litigation teams on case strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active admission to the California Bar.
• Strong experience conducting discovery, researching legal issues, drafting pleadings and motions, preparing witnesses, and taking and defending depositions.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, advocacy, and case-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Comparable law firm and/or judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience with both plaintiff-side and defense-side litigation is a plus.
• Experience in entertainment law, media-related disputes, brand protection, reputational matters, or related areas is strongly preferred.
• Outstanding academic credentials from a recognized law school and a demonstrated record of academic excellence are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.