Commercial Law Attorney

Associate Attorney for Commercial Litigation

An established California-based AmLaw 200 full-service law firm with over 40 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of commercial litigation experience to join their team in Cerritos, Irvine, Pasadena, Westlake Village, Marin, or San Diego, CA. The firm's commercial litigation practice is broad and far-reaching, spanning equity disputes, intellectual property, unfair competition, contract disputes, tortious interference, real estate litigation, trusts and estate litigation, and accounting professional liability, and welcomes attorneys eager to expand into new practice areas. This role offers substantial responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and the opportunity to develop a versatile litigation skill set within a collaborative platform.

Offer: Salary range: $160,000-$200,000+, contingent on experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution. Generous paid time off and paid holidays. Professional development and CLE support. Opportunities for advancement within a growing litigation group.

Qualifications: 3+ years of experience handling commercial litigation matters. Familiarity with practice areas such as equity disputes, intellectual property, unfair competition, contract disputes, tortious interference, real estate litigation, trusts and estate litigation, and accounting professional liability, with a willingness to expand into new areas. Admission to the California Bar in good standing. Strong academic credentials from a well-regarded law school. Experience managing cases from inception through resolution. Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. Ability to work collaboratively across a multi-office environment.

Responsibilities: Handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters in state and federal court. Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery with limited supervision. Take and defend depositions and participate in motion practice. Conduct legal research and develop case strategy. Manage cases from inception through resolution. Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel. Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's litigation group.