Business Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Join one of California's premier litigation firms and handle sophisticated, high-stakes business disputes.

We are one of California's largest litigation firm, and we are seeking an experienced Business Litigation Attorney to join our nationally recognized litigation team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who enjoys complex commercial disputes and wants to work alongside some of California's most accomplished trial lawyers.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of business litigation matters, including breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, business torts, fraud, trade secret litigation, fiduciary duty claims, and other complex commercial matters. Candidates should be comfortable managing cases through every stage of litigation while working directly with sophisticated clients.

Billables are ~2000 and compensation is up to $300K base + additional incentives. Trial experience is required. This role is on-site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business or commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling complex commercial disputes in state and federal court
• Strong background in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case strategy
• Trial experience is highly preferred
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Admission to the California Bar in good standing

What You'll Do

• Manage a diverse business litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Conduct depositions and oversee all phases of discovery
• Draft and argue substantive motions
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Develop strategic litigation plans while advising clients on complex business disputes
• Collaborate with an elite team of trial attorneys on sophisticated commercial matters