Associate Attorney

Pacer Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complex disputes exposure

Courtroom experience

Client interaction

Competitive pay

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Pacer Group in California is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to handle a broad range of complex civil and commercial matters from early stages through resolution.

The role offers direct client interaction, case ownership, and opportunities to join a growing litigation practice with exposure to trial preparation, depositions, and court appearances. 1–7 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently with supervision.
• Experience in insurance defense, business litigation, or general liability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions and assist in witness preparation.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support trial preparation and assist at trial as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Motion practice

Deposition experience

Court experience

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Associate

Work Arrangement: [Remote / Hybrid / Onsite]

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Position Overview:

A growing litigation practice is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its team in California. The role involves handling a broad range of complex litigation matters with significant responsibility from early stages through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions and assist in witness preparation.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support trial preparation and assist at trial as needed.
• 1–7 years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently with supervision.
• Experience in insurance defense, business litigation, or general liability is a plus

What’s Offered:

• Exposure to complex civil and commercial disputes
• Strong courtroom and deposition experience opportunities
• Direct client interaction and case ownership
• Competitive compensation structure
• Collaborative and growth-oriented litigation

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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