Senior Litigation Associate - $280K

Position Title: Senior Attorney – Litigation or Real Estate Transactional (Hybrid / Orange County)

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About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of an elite, full-service Orange County law firm seeking a Senior Attorney (5–10+ years) specializing in Commercial Litigation or Real Estate Transactions

This firm offers a rare combination in the legal industry: top-of-market compensation, a realistic billable target of 1,700 hours , direct cash incentive bonuses for extra billables, and long-term tenure where attorneys build lasting careers.

Whether you are looking to step into a Non-Equity Partner track or looking for a firm that provides robust resources for origination and business growth, this firm provides the platform to get you there.

Position Highlights

• Manageable Workload: 1,700 billable hour requirement.
• Direct Financial Rewards: Earn $100/hour for every billable hour logged over 1,700, plus an annual discretionary performance bonus ($5,000 – $15,000).
• Modern Hybrid Work: Flexible local-remote setup (1 day/week in Orange County office + local court appearances as needed).
• Firm Stability: Outstanding retention rate with zero turnover
• Streamlined Hiring Process: 2-step interview process (1 Zoom interview followed by 1 In-Person meeting).

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage complex legal matters in either Commercial / Business Litigation or Real Estate from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and transactional agreements with high precision.
• Represent clients in depositions, arbitrations, court proceedings, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas in a full-service environment.
• Engage in business development and client origination activities (supported by firm resources).

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 to 10+ years of practicing experience in Commercial / Busniess Litigation or Real Estate law.
• Licensure: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Drive: Ambitious attorney seeking high autonomy, long-term growth, and business development potential.
• Location: Based in or near Orange County, CA (able to attend office 1 day/week and appear in court locally as required). xhyhwjd

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $280,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays annually