Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title
Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Locations
Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA

About the Opportunity
Direct Counsel is seeking a midlevel Commercial Litigation Associate with at least three years of experience to join a nationally recognized law firm with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. The associate will handle a broad range of complex commercial disputes involving clients across industries, including technology, telecommunications, financial services, intellectual property, healthcare, and environmental matters. This role offers substantive responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities to collaborate with experienced litigators on sophisticated cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of commercial litigation in state and federal courts.

• Conduct legal research and draft substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials.

• Conduct fact investigations, review documents, and prepare witnesses.

• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.

• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies and case management plans.

• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal teams.

• Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility for admission.

• At least three years of relevant commercial litigation experience at a law firm or comparable legal environment.

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

• Experience drafting dispositive motions, managing discovery, and preparing for depositions.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

• Prior trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $225,000–$330,000 for the San Francisco office; compensation varies by location and is based on experience and other relevant factors.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement planning and flexible spending accounts.

• Paid sick leave, approximately three weeks of annual vacation, and 11 paid holidays.

• Additional voluntary benefits and commuter programs.

• Hybrid and flexible work opportunities consistent with firm and client needs.