Partner

Compensation: The anticipated annual compensation range is $200,000–$500,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit. About the Opportunity: A leading national Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Business / Commercial Litigation Partner to join its California litigation practice. This opportunity is open to attorneys with experience in Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, or other complex litigation matters. The firm is interested in attorneys who can independently manage sophisticated litigation matters, lead litigation teams, and work directly with clients. Attorneys with or without a book of business may be considered. Key Responsibilities: Manage business, commercial, and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution. Develop litigation strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure. Handle pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation. Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents. Conduct complex legal research and factual analysis. Analyze contracts, business disputes, commercial claims, and other complex civil matters. Take and defend depositions. Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders. Manage multiple matters independently while maintaining high-quality work product. Lead and supervise attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and other litigation support professionals. Provide guidance and mentorship to associates and other team members. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Contribute to the growth and development of the firm's litigation practice. Qualifications: Active California Bar license and admission required. Experience in Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, or Complex Civil Litigation. Experience handling cases from inception through trial. Trial experience is required. Strong experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and depositions. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Excellent communication and client-management skills. Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters. Ability to lead and supervise attorneys and legal support professionals. Strong case-management and litigation strategy skills. Portable book of business is welcome but not required. Attorneys with strong litigation experience but without a portable book of business are encouraged to apply. What’s Offered: Sophisticated business, commercial, and civil litigation matters. Significant exposure to complex disputes and litigation strategy. Strong motion practice, discovery, deposition, and courtroom experience. Direct client interaction and meaningful case ownership. Remote, hybrid, and onsite flexibility. Professional development and mentorship. Collaborative and collegial environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Bonus opportunities. Student loan repayment assistance. EEOC Compliance We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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