The Litigation Associate will manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution. This role offers significant hands-on experience and direct involvement in litigation strategy, discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, negotiations, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters throughout all stages of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and related filings
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Develop and implement a litigation strategy
• Manage discovery and motion practice
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Maintain direct communications with clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices
• Assist with witness preparation and trial preparation

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling contract disputes preferred
• Experience handling business tort matters preferred
• Proven ability to manage cases from inception through resolution
• Strong deposition experience required
• Trial preparation experience preferred
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar admission
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Client-facing experience strongly preferred

Compensation

• Base salary: $240,000 – $275,000
• Bonus eligibility tied to billable-hour thresholds
• Approximately $50,000 bonus at 1,920 hours
• Additional approximately $50,000 bonus opportunity at 2,100 hours
• Potential total compensation of approximately $340,000+, depending on experience and hours worked

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Employee referral program

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (typically 4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Fast-paced litigation practice
• Significant client interaction
• Direct collaboration with partners and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

This opportunity is well-suited for attorneys seeking sophisticated litigation work, increased responsibility, meaningful courtroom exposure, and long-term professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Salary Range: $240,000 – $275,000

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