Position Title: Litigation Associate
Salary Range: $280,000-$330,000 / Year, DOE
Work on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial disputes where you will have a meaningful role in shaping case strategy, not simply supporting it from the sidelines. This Litigation Associate will join a nationally recognized litigation practice handling complex commercial matters, including brand and reputational disputes, with hands-on responsibility for discovery, motion practice, depositions, witness preparation and trial strategy.
The ideal candidate is an ambitious, collaborative litigator with 4-5 years of strong commercial litigation experience who wants substantive responsibility, direct exposure to complex matters, and a clear path toward long-term advancement.
Responsibilities - Manage written and document discovery across complex commercial litigation matters
- Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Draft and argue motions while contributing to broader case strategy
- Take and defend depositions and assist with preparing witnesses for testimony
- Manage key phases of complex, high-stakes commercial disputes, including matters involving brand and reputational issues
- Support all aspects of trial preparation, strategy and execution
- Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on sophisticated litigation matters
Requirements - 4-5 years of commercial litigation experience, ideally within a large or highly regarded law firm
- Active admission to the California Bar
- Hands-on experience with discovery, legal research, pleadings, motion practice, witness preparation, and taking and defending depositions
- Experience managing significant phases of complex, high-stakes commercial disputes
- Strong academic credentials, with a 3.4+ GPA typically preferred
- Experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants is a plus
Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance with immediate eligibility
- 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility
- Unlimited PTO
- Bar association fees covered
- CLE fees covered
- Parking or transportation benefits
- Tiered bonus structure tied to billable and total-hour performance
If you are a commercial litigator ready to take ownership of sophisticated matters, sharpen your advocacy skills and build toward partnership, apply today!
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