Commercial Litigation Attorney

About these opportunities

This listing covers 7 separate open roles. Each role below is a distinct position with its own location, compensation and requirements, listed in the same format so they can be compared directly. The positions are posted by an independent legal recruiter on behalf of the hiring firms.

7 Current Openings

Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

Location: Southern California

Work arrangement: Remote - This role is work-from-home with occasional visits to the West Los Angeles office, especially during onboarding.

Compensation: $155K - $195K base

Experience: 3 - 7 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This firm seeks a Counsel-level attorney to provide comprehensive legal counsel to homeowner associations across California. This is an intellectually stimulating practice covering diverse legal areas with a clear partnership track.

What you'll do

• Counsel HOA boards on corporate governance and compliance.
• Handle litigation, including real estate and construction defect.
• Draft and review transactional documents for HOAs.
• Advise on community association governance and regulations.
• Manage an independent caseload with a 24-hour client response.

What you bring (required)

• Experience in civil litigation, including motions and discovery.
• Background in corporate governance or real estate law.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• Excellent legal writing skills (sample required).
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

Mid-Level Litigation Associate (Irvine or San Fransisco, CA)

Location: Irvine, CA

Work arrangement: On-site - This role requires 5 days in-office at their Irvine or San Francisco locations.

Compensation: $260K - $280K base

Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, full-service firm with a clear path to partnership. They represent local, national, and international corporations across diverse industries in complex litigation matters.

What you'll do

• Represent diverse clients in complex litigation.
• Draft motions, briefs, and legal filings.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and case strategy.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Take on meaningful, hands-on responsibility.

What you bring (required)

• Experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Active California Bar admission.
• Strong academic background.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Experience at a firm with a comparable practice.

Mid-Level Litigation Associate [LA, CA]

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid role based in West Los Angeles, CA.

Compensation: $200K - $230K base

Experience: 6 - 8 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This opportunity is with a sophisticated boutique practice focusing on high-end middle-market M&A and commercial litigation work. They offer a lean, collaborative environment with genuine partner mentorship.

What you'll do

• Manage complex litigation cases from start to finish.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, handle discovery.
• Serve as point of contact for clients and opposing counsel.
• Act as an internal resource for litigation expertise.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal professionals.

What you bring (required)

• Experience at a reputable law firm.
• Managed complex litigation cases end-to-end.
• JD from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school.
• Exceptional legal writing and research skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing case-dispositive motions.
• Enjoys mentoring junior attorneys.

Mid-to-Senior Level Litigation Associate (Irvine, CA)

Location: Irvine, CA

Work arrangement: On-site - This is an on-site position requiring five days in-office attendance.

Compensation: $280K - $330K base

Experience: 5 - 15 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This firm seeks a Mid-to-Senior Level Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated commercial litigation practice. You will represent diverse clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, in a collaborative environment with a clear path to partnership.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in complex litigation matters.
• Manage case strategy and draft motions.
• Conduct depositions and appear in court.
• Develop client relationships and business.
• Collaborate with experienced legal professionals.

What you bring (required)

• J.D. from a top-tier law school.
• Experience at a firm with a comparable practice.
• California Bar admission.
• Experience independently handling complex commercial litigation.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions.
• First-chair or significant trial/hearing experience.
• Reside in California or actively relocating.

Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation

Location: San Francisco, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days in-office in San Francisco's Financial District.

Compensation: $225K - $275K base

Experience: 6 - 8 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This Senior Associate role offers an exciting path to lead attorney, handling high-stakes commercial disputes for sophisticated clients. The firm focuses on significant commercial litigation with substantial autonomy and trial opportunities.

What you'll do

• Draft and argue dispositive and discovery motions.
• Manage complex discovery from start to finish.
• Handle court appearances and hearings.
• Own discrete matters with increasing autonomy.
• Build client relationships with origination credit.

What you bring (required)

• Commercial litigation experience at a reputable firm.
• Substantial motion practice expertise.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license.
• Desire to grow into a lead attorney role.
• Based in the SF Bay Area.

Senior Litigation Attorney

Location: Boise, ID / Eagle, ID

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position, primarily in-office 3-4 days/week.

Compensation: $130K - $150K base

Experience: 12+ years

Bar admission: Active admission in any US state

About the opportunity

This Senior Litigation Attorney role offers significant autonomy managing a civil litigation docket from day one. The firm is actively growing and provides an opportunity to shape new practice areas.

What you'll do

• Manage a full civil litigation docket independently.
• Handle all phases of litigation including trial preparation.
• Work directly with firm leadership on case strategy.
• Maintain high-quality, substantive client communication.
• Meet a minimum billable requirement of 120 hours/month.

What you bring (required)

• Carried own civil litigation docket independently.
• Trial experience across multiple cases.
• Strong motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience.
• Strong legal writing (brief/motion drafting).
• Self-directed; operates without partner-level supervision.
• Strong courtroom presence and oral advocacy.

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Location: Seattle, WA

Work arrangement: On-site - This is a full-time, in-office position located in Downtown Seattle, WA.

Compensation: $150K - $180K base

Experience: 6+ years

Bar admission: Active admission in any US state

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to manage your own civil litigation cases from initiation through settlement or trial. The firm offers professional independence and varied practice areas.

What you'll do

• Manage civil litigation cases end-to-end (employment, school, general civil litigation)
• Draft motions, conduct discovery, and depose parties
• Attend hearings, argue motions, and conduct trials
• Devise litigation strategies with clients
• Collaborate daily with colleagues on case strategy

What you bring (required)

• Civil litigation experience with strong motion practice
• Ability to independently manage cases
• Trial-ready mindset
• Active Washington State Bar membership
• Stable employment history
• Self-directed and comfortable owning cases