Commercial Litigation Associate

Commercial Litigation Associate | Orange County

A highly regarded AmLaw 200 law firm with a strong reputation throughout Orange County is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for its OC office. This is an opportunity to transition to commercial litigation.

Why This Firm?

The litigation practice represents high-profile clients in significant and complex disputes and provides junior associates with opportunities to take on substantive responsibility. Junior associates may have the opportunity to take depositions, participate in trial preparation, appear in proceedings, and work directly with partners and clients.

• Early substantive responsibility: Junior associates can take depositions and participate in trial work.
• High-end litigation: Work on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial and business disputes.
• Strong mentorship: Partners are regularly in the office and provide direct mentorship to associates.
• Career progression: Associates have a defined path toward partnership.
• Prominent clients: Exposure to sophisticated matters involving nationally recognized companies and organizations.
• Firm retreats: Attorneys have the opportunity to participate in firm retreats held every other year.

Salary Range: $200,000-$260,000+ DOE

Hybrid Schedule - 3 days on-site

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution.
• Analyze business disputes, contracts, claims, and potential liability.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Handle discovery, document review, and depositions.
• Represent clients in hearings, arbitration, mediation, and trial.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients regarding litigation risks and potential outcomes.
• Communicate case strategy, developments, and recommendations to clients.
• Work closely with partners on sophisticated, high-stakes business disputes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with profit-sharing

Requirements

• 1-4 years of civil litigation defense experience.

• Active California Bar membership and in good standing.

• Strong academic and professional credentials (Top 50 law school and/or 3.5 GPA+)

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