Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
$260k - $290kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA
Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a leading Am Law firm in either Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Our client is seeking a 3rd–4th year associate attorney with strong experience in complex business litigation matters in both state and federal courts . This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated litigator who thrives in a sophisticated, fast-paced, and collaborative practice.
ResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have substantive experience handling a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including:
- Managing written discovery and complex document discovery
- Researching and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
- Taking and defending depositions
- Preparing fact and expert witnesses for testimony
- Appearing at status conferences and court hearings
- Arguing motions in state and federal court
- Assisting with trial strategy and trial preparation
- Participating in settlement conferences and negotiations
- Working directly with partners and clients on case strategy and execution
- Strong experience in complex commercial/business litigation
- Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience in both California state and federal courts
- Deposition and motion practice experience required
- Trial preparation and settlement experience preferred
- Strong academic credentials required
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active membership and good standing with the California Bar
The successful candidate will be:
- A persuasive legal writer and strong oral advocate
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable with significant client and partner interaction
- Collaborative, proactive, and intellectually curious
- Able to manage multiple deadlines in a busy litigation environment
- Interested in long-term growth within a sophisticated litigation platform
Base salary range: $260,000 – $290,000 , depending on class year, experience, and overall qualifications.
This role also offers a highly competitive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, and additional firm-sponsored wellness and family support programs.
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