Commercial Business Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Business Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Business Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Los Angeles, California .

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience to join a nationally recognized litigation practice. The team represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes, internal investigations, and complex litigation across a broad range of industries and subject matters. Associates gain meaningful responsibility early in their careers while working directly with clients on sophisticated and impactful matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of complex commercial litigation, from pre-complaint strategy through trial.

• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other substantive litigation filings.

• Conduct factual and legal investigations and assist with sensitive internal investigations.

• Manage all aspects of discovery, including document review, written discovery, and witness preparation.

• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.

• Develop litigation strategy and argue motions as experience permits.

• Advise clients on litigation risk, dispute resolution strategies, and pre-litigation matters.

• Work collaboratively across a variety of industries and litigation disciplines while maintaining substantial client contact.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm, government agency, or nonprofit organization.

• Admission to the California Bar is preferred but not required at the time of application.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

  • Intellectual property litigation

  • Securities litigation

  • Privacy litigation

  • Class actions

  • Business torts

  • Contract disputes

  • Attorney malpractice

  • Internal investigations

  • White collar defense

  • Environmental litigation

  • Healthcare litigation

  • High technology disputes

  • Media and entertainment litigation

  • Products liability

• Judicial clerkship experience is preferred but not required.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

• Outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated leadership.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $225,000-$435,000, commensurate with class year, experience, and qualifications.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive associate compensation and benefits consistent with a leading Am Law firm.