Senior Litigation Associate - $280K

Position Title: Senior Attorney – Litigation or Real Estate Transactional (Hybrid / Orange County)

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About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of an elite, full-service Orange County law firm seeking a Senior Attorney (5–10+ years) specializing in Commercial Litigation or Real Estate Transactions.

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This firm offers a rare combination in the legal industry: top-of-market compensation, a realistic billable target of 1,700 hours, direct cash incentive bonuses for extra billables, and long-term tenure where attorneys build lasting careers.

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Whether you are looking to step into a Non-Equity Partner track or looking for a firm that provides robust resources for origination and business growth, this firm provides the platform to get you there.

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Position Highlights

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• Manageable Workload: 1,700 billable hour requirement.
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• Direct Financial Rewards: Earn $100/hour for every billable hour logged over 1,700, plus an annual discretionary performance bonus ($5,000 – $15,000).
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• Modern Hybrid Work: Flexible local-remote setup (1 day/week in Orange County office + local court appearances as needed).
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• Firm Stability: Outstanding retention rate with zero turnover
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• Streamlined Hiring Process: 2-step interview process (1 Zoom interview followed by 1 In-Person meeting).
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Primary Responsibilities

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• Manage complex legal matters in either Commercial / Business Litigation or Real Estate from inception to resolution.
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• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and transactional agreements with high precision.
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• Represent clients in depositions, arbitrations, court proceedings, and contract negotiations.
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• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas in a full-service environment.
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• Engage in business development and client origination activities (supported by firm resources).
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Qualifications

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• Experience: 5 to 10+ years of practicing experience in Commercial / Busniess Litigation or Real Estate law.
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• Licensure: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
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• Drive: Ambitious attorney seeking high autonomy, long-term growth, and business development potential.
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• Location: Based in or near Orange County, CA (able to attend office 1 day/week and appear in court locally as required).
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Salary and Other Compensation

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The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $280,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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Benefits

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The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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• Medical insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• 401(k) retirement plan
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• Paid holidays annually
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