Commercial Litigation Attorney Associate - Complex Business Disputes

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: 3–5 Years
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Attorney Associate to join a sophisticated litigation practice in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience handling complex commercial, business, or real estate disputes, with the ability to independently manage litigation matters.

This opportunity offers meaningful case ownership, courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and collaboration with experienced litigation partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex disputes in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution forums .

• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and court filings .

• Manage written discovery and take and defend depositions .

• Appear in court, including contested proceedings.

• Develop litigation strategies and assist with mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation .

• Independently manage case deadlines, client communications, and opposing counsel interactions.

• Supervise junior associates and paralegals as appropriate.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience , preferably in a sophisticated commercial litigation practice.

• Experience handling complex commercial, business, or real estate disputes .

• Strong background in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances .

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with a litigation team.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar admission required .

Why This Opportunity

Join a respected litigation practice representing businesses and individuals in high-stakes disputes across entertainment, technology, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and other industries .

Associates benefit from direct partner collaboration, substantial responsibility, courtroom opportunities, and professional development.

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