Senior Litigation Attorney – Business & Commercial Litigation

Pay: $250000.00 - $350000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join one of Californias premier litigation teams handling high-stakes business commercial real estate trade secret intellectual property securities and complex civil litigation matters.
• Work alongside deeply experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated cases for corporate professional entrepreneurial and high-net-worth clients.
• Step into a role built for a serious litigator who wants meaningful case responsibility strong mentorship and exposure to major disputes.
• Be part of a growing team that values exceptional writing strategic thinking courtroom ability and winning outcomes.
• This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to practice at a high level without being boxed into one narrow litigation lane.

Location: This is an on-site role based in Irvine California offering the opportunity to work closely with a highly accomplished litigation team in a collaborative fast-paced office environment.

Note: Candidates must have 5 years of litigation experience with strong business litigation commercial litigation complex civil litigation or closely related experience. California Bar admission and strong legal writing motion practice discovery and case strategy experience are required.

About Us

We are a highly respected California litigation firm known for handling complex high-value matters across business litigation real estate disputes trade secrets intellectual property securities litigation insurance litigation employment litigation catastrophic personal injury and other sophisticated civil matters. Our attorneys are experienced trial lawyers who take pride in strategic advocacy excellent written work and strong client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex business commercial real estate trade secret intellectual property securities and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions including dispositive motions discovery motions and other substantive litigation filings.
• Manage written discovery document review depositions expert discovery and case development.
• Analyze legal issues develop litigation strategy and work directly with partners on high-stakes matters.
• Communicate with clients opposing counsel experts witnesses and court personnel.
• Prepare for hearings mediations arbitrations and trial.
• Take ownership of files while collaborating with a senior litigation team.
• Deliver polished persuasive and strategic legal writing.

Qualifications

• 5 years of litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience with business litigation commercial litigation complex civil litigation real estate litigation trade secrets intellectual property litigation securities litigation or related matters.
• Strong legal research writing motion practice and discovery experience.
• Deposition mediation arbitration hearing or trial preparation experience preferred.
• Excellent judgment attention to detail and ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on substantial high-impact litigation matters rather than routine volume-based files.
• You will be surrounded by experienced litigators who value excellence preparation and strong advocacy.
• You will have the opportunity to grow as a strategist writer advocate and trial attorney.
• You will join a team that is respected for its results professionalism and commitment to winning for clients.
• You will be part of a growing firm where strong attorneys can build long-term careers.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license 5 yrs of business or commercial litigation experience. If a lawyer is constantly changing law firms that is not something that we are looking for.

• Nice to haves:trial exposure deposition experience high-stakes litigation background and experience representing businesses professionals entrepreneurs or corporate clients.

• Additional context: Relocation- likely. Packages - likely

• Salary Bands:

  • 5 to 7 years directly relevant litigation experience: $250k to $280k

  • 8 to 10 years directly relevant litigation experience: $280k to $315k

  • 11 to 15 years directly relevant litigation experience: $315k to $350k

  • Exceptional candidate with strong trial complex litigation or portable client value: could justify top of range

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Elite Irvine litigation firm hiring a senior litigation attorney with 5 years of experience. Role focuses on complex business/commercial litigation including real estate disputes breach of contract trade secrets IP securities and broader civil litigation. On-site high-comp role for strong California litigators with excellent writing motion practice and case strategy skills.

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• Client job title: Senior Litigation Attorney Business & Commercial Litigation

• Location: Irvine CA

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