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Litigation Attorney - Business / Civil / Commercial

Full-time

Coastal Wave Recruiting

California | Multiple Offices | Hybrid/Flexible by Location

Our client is a nationally recognized, growth-oriented law firm seeking experienced Litigation Attorneys to join its expanding Business, Civil, and Commercial Litigation practices across several California offices. These roles are ideal for attorneys who want sophisticated litigation work, meaningful responsibility, and long-term career growth within a collaborative, well-supported firm.

Open Roles & Locations

Sacramento, CA

Practice Focus: Business Litigation

Experience: 3rd–6th Year Associates

San Francisco, CA

Practice Focus: Business Litigation

Experience: 5th–7th Year Associates

Orange County, CA

Practice Focus: Civil / Commercial Litigation

Experience: 7+ Years

Language Requirement: Chinese fluency required (Mandarin or Cantonese)

Practice Focus & Responsibilities

Attorneys in these roles will handle a wide range of complex business and commercial disputes , including:

  • Business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts
  • Contract disputes and business torts
  • Shareholder, partnership, and fiduciary disputes
  • Trade secret and unfair competition matters
  • Motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
  • Direct client interaction and case strategy development

Compensation & Advancement

  • Competitive, market-aligned base salary (commensurate with experience and location)
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Transparent advancement and partnership track
  • Support and encouragement for business development

Firm Growth & Recognition

  • Continued investment in litigation practices statewide
  • Strong California presence with national platform
  • Attorneys consistently recognized by:
    • Chambers USA
    • Best Lawyers
    • Super Lawyers
    • Daily Journal
    • Regional Business Journals

These are excellent opportunities for litigation attorneys seeking sophisticated business and commercial matters , strong mentorship, and long-term advancement within a highly regarded firm.

Requirements

  • Current State License
  • Prior experience in business, civil, or commercial litigation
  • Experience managing cases through key litigation phases
  • Strong legal writing and motion practice skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
  • For Orange County role: fluency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) required

Benefits

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Firm-paid life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Paid or reimbursed parking (office-dependent)
  • In-house MCLEs and external training support

Culture Highlights:

  • Collegial, collaborative, and transparent environment
  • Long-tenured attorneys across California offices
  • Meaningful mentorship and professional development
  • Firmwide retreats, social events, and office gatherings
  • Recognized as a Best Place to Work in multiple markets
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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