Attorney

Law Firms; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health/dental/vision

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms in the Bay Area seeks Commercial Litigation Attorneys with 1–6 years of experience to handle sophisticated commercial disputes on high-stakes matters. The role offers meaningful responsibility in a lean, entrepreneurial boutique environment.

Ideal candidates have Am Law background, strong academic credentials, and California Bar admission or eligibility. Hybrid schedule includes 2 onsite days in the Bay Area and competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of commercial litigation or related litigation experience.
• Experience at an Am Law 100/200 firm or similarly sophisticated practice.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling complex disputes and interest in high-level litigation.
• California Bar admission or eligibility to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated commercial disputes on high-stakes matters.
• Collaborate with experienced litigators and trusted clients.
• Take meaningful responsibility on complex cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

AmLaw background

Top law school

Research & writing

Education

Top law school

California Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Attorney – Defense

Location: Bay Area, CA

Schedule: Hybrid, 2 days onsite

Experience: 1–6 years

Practice Area: Commercial Litigation / Complex Litigation

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded litigation boutique is expanding its Bay Area team and is seeking Commercial Litigation Attorneys with strong academic and professional credentials.

This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial disputes while enjoying the advantages of a leaner, more entrepreneurial platform. Attorneys work closely with experienced litigators and are given meaningful responsibility on complex matters rather than being siloed into narrow assignments.

The practice spans sophisticated commercial disputes and other complex litigation matters, giving attorneys the opportunity to develop a broad litigation skill set while building depth in areas of particular interest.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $235K–$410K base salary, depending on experience
• Sophisticated commercial and complex litigation matters
• 1,850 billable hours
• Lean case teams and meaningful responsibility
• Direct exposure to experienced litigators and sophisticated clients
• Opportunity to develop both broad litigation experience and deeper practice-area expertise
• Boutique environment with the sophistication and caliber of work associated with top-tier firms
• Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in the Bay Area

Ideal Background

The successful candidate will generally have:

• 1–6 years of commercial litigation or related litigation experience
• Experience at an Am Law 100/200 firm or similarly sophisticated litigation practice
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience handling complex disputes and a demonstrated interest in high-level litigation
• California Bar admission or eligibility to practice in California

Attorneys from boutique practices may also be considered where they demonstrate an exceptional academic and professional pedigree.

The annual salary for this position is between $235,000 and $410,000. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography, market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

• Fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
• 3–4 weeks of paid time off annually

Interested?