- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Salary range: $65K - $90K
Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)
About this role
We are looking for a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate with 6-8 years of experience to join a leading mid-size California firm and grow into a lead attorney role. You'll handle high-stakes commercial disputes for sophisticated repeat clients — real estate developers and operating businesses - with the autonomy and trial opportunities that BigLaw rarely offers at this level.
What will you be doing?
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Drafting and arguing dispositive motions (MSJs, demurrers, anti-SLAPP) and discovery motions in California state and federal court
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Managing complex discovery end-to-end: propounding/responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions
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Handling court appearances and hearings, working toward first-chair trial opportunities
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Owning discrete matters with increasing autonomy — the path is lead attorney within 2-3 years
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Building client relationships with origination credit available for any business you bring in
Key Requirements
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6-8 years of commercial litigation experience at a reputable firm (mid-size or larger)
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Active California State Bar license (non-negotiable)
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JD from an ABA-accredited law school
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Significant experience drafting a wide variety of motions and handling related hearings
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Strong desire to develop trial skills and ultimately handle cases as lead attorney