Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Commercial Litigation Associate | Orange County

Salary Range: $170,000-$260,000+ DOE

Hybrid Schedule - 2 days remote, 3 days on-site

About the Firm

A highly regarded AmLaw 200 law firm with a strong reputation throughout Orange County is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for its OC office.

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

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.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 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.

Benefits

• Strong compensation with base salaries up to $260,000
• The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective upon hire
• 401(k) with profit-sharing
• PTO and sick time
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental life insurance

Requirements

• Active California Bar membership and in good standing.
• 1 to 4 years of legal experience, preferably with meaningful civil litigation exposure.
• Strong academic and professional credentials preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for complex commercial litigation.

Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Vice President, McKinley Horwitz at McKinley.Horwitz[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "OC Commercial Litigation Associate" as the subject line.