Associate Attorney - Business Litigation

Jobot; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Office in Newport Beach (optional)

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Business Litigation Associate in a fully remote role with optional Newport Beach office space. This position demands 3–9 years of civil or business litigation defense, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and active California bar status.

Compensation ranges from $165,000 to $250,000 with quarterly bonuses, reflecting strong performance and hours worked. Base salary aligns with experience and includes remote flexibility; the firm emphasizes high-quality work in a boutique

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California bar membership.
• 3–9 years of active civil or business litigation defense experience.
• Proven ability to conduct depositions and draft dispositive motions.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil and business litigation cases from inception through resolution in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend lay and expert witness depositions.
• Represent clients in hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Collaborate with partners on trial strategy and case file management.

Skills

Court appearances

Depositions

Motions drafting

Legal research

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active CA Bar in good standing

Job description

Job Details

250k+ | Business Litigation | Remote, CA

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Nguyen

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an elite, 5-partner boutique civil litigation firm headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. Formed over 30 years ago by Big Law alumni, the firm delivers big-firm quality work in a lean, highly efficient boutique setting. Due to continuous firm growth and expanding case volume, we are seeking a self-driven Business Litigation Associate to manage complex commercial and business litigation matters.

Why join us?

• $165 - 250k+ Base Salary!
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses!
• Remote!
• Optional Office in Newport Beach!
• Learn Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Sub Niche!

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Handle civil and business litigation cases from inception through resolution in both state and federal courts.
• Draft persuasive, high-quality pleadings, substantive law and motion practice, summary judgment motions, and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend lay and expert witness depositions independently.
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Collaborate directly with partners on trial strategy and file management without heavy corporate bureaucracy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & License: J.D. from an accredited law school; active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Experience: 3-9 years of active civil or business litigation defense experience.
• Core Skills: Proven track record of court appearances, taking/defending depositions, and drafting dispositive motions.
• Career Stability: Demonstrated job stability with a consistent, strong employment history (no short-tenure job hopping).
• Work Ethic: Strong legal analysis, plain-spoken advocacy, and the ability to manage case files self-sufficiently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $165,000 - $250,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Discretionary quarterly bonus structure ($10,000 quarterly bonus opportunity for top performers exceeding 475 billable hours/quarter).
• Fully remote flexibility with dedicated physical office space available in Newport Beach, CA upon request.

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