Senior Litigation Associate

Senior Litigation Associate

Join a well-established and highly regarded law firm where you'll play a lead role in complex business litigation matters and gain meaningful responsibility from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking greater autonomy, hands-on case management, and direct exposure to high-level litigation strategy. The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong mentorship from seasoned attorneys, and the flexibility to build your practice while handling sophisticated disputes. Candidates must have substantial California litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in California.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation matters, including case strategy, discovery, and day-to-day case management.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, memoranda, and other filings in California state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions and support arbitration, mediation, and trial preparation efforts.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies for complex business disputes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients while managing matters independently.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 5+ years of commercial, business, or complex civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated California litigation experience, including practice in California state courts.
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, legal research, and depositions.
• Experience appearing in state and/or federal court proceedings.
• Experience with arbitration and mediation proceedings.
• Exposure to business disputes involving professional liability, construction, real estate, insurance, or related areas.
• Experience independently managing significant case responsibilities and litigation strategy.

Benefits

• Base salary: $200k to $250k+ depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) program.
• Eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• Collaborative and mentorship-driven environment with direct partner interaction.