Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation Attorney (Remote or Hybrid)

Title: Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney

Firm:

Chan Punzalan LLP

Location:

Primarily remote. Periodic in-person attendance at our San Francisco office is required.

Compensation:

$175,000 to $230,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Company Description

Chan + Punzalan is a full-service law firm that offers a broad range of business-focused legal services. The firm is known for delivering practical, efficient counsel tailored to each client's specific needs. Grounded in values of trust, responsiveness, and sound legal advice, Chan + Punzalan builds strong, long-term client relationships. Team members collaborate closely with clients to understand their business goals and provide strategic legal solutions that address complex, evolving needs.

Role Description

This full-time Litigation Attorney role at Chan + Punzalan focuses on representing business clients in high-stakes civil litigation matters, primarily centered on intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets) and complex commercial disputes (breach of contract, business torts, and corporate governance). The attorney will draft and argue motions, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare cases for trial in state and federal courts. Daily responsibilities include legal research, case strategy development, client counseling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Although the firm has physical offices in San Francisco's Financial District, remote candidates will be considered.

Qualifications

• Core Legal Knowledge: Strong foundation in civil litigation, procedural rules, and business disputes, with specific experience handling intellectual property litigation and commercial matters.
• Motion Practice: Experience drafting, reviewing, and arguing dispositive and discovery motions, including preliminary injunctions and claim-related filings.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Background appearing before and interacting with state and federal courts.
• Trial Experience: Hands-on involvement in trial preparation, witness examination, and evidence presentation.
• Deposition Skills: Proficiency taking, defending, and analyzing deposition testimony, including fact and expert witnesses.
• Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in California, in good standing.
• Experience Level: 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or in-house environment, with a primary focus on IP and commercial litigation for business clients.
• Advocacy & Communication: Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Workstyle: Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.
• Ethics: Commitment to ethical practice, client service, and maintaining professional, inclusive working relationships.