Commercial Litigation Associate

Commercial Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case strategy documents.
• Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
• Handle discovery and assist with deposition preparation and transcript review.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and arbitration forums.
• Support matters involving settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys on litigation and case strategy.
• Manage multiple matters, case files, deadlines, hearings, and conferences.

Qualifications

• Law firm litigation experience, preferably involving business and/or real estate litigation.
• Strong experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Advanced legal research and writing skills.
• Hands-on exposure to depositions.
• Familiarity with California state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 USD Annual Salary