Attorney - Commercial Litigation - Irvine - 150K

We Are Legal Revolution; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate for its Irvine, California office operating on a remote basis. You will handle sophisticated civil litigation for business clients, with direct access to founders, exposure to courtroom practice, and a platform for long-term growth in a boutique setting.

The role emphasizes managing matters, developing case strategies with partners, drafting complex pleadings, and participating in court appearances, depositions, and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial litigation experience, ideally around the 5th year level.
• Experience handling complex business disputes and sophisticated motions and discovery work.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
• Stable employment history and interest in a long-term move from a larger firm to a boutique.
• Licensed and in good standing in California

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a broad range of commercial litigation matters for business-focused clients.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners and prepare matter plans aligned with client objectives.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery materials on complex business disputes.
• Participate in court appearances, depositions, mediations and key client meetings as appropriate.
• Play a visible role in the continued growth of the litigation practice and client relationships

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Licensed in California (CA Bar)

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a trial focused boutique business disputes firm seeking a mid level Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Irvine, California office on a remote basis.

This is a growth hire that places you at the center of a concentrated commercial disputes practice, handling sophisticated civil litigation for business clients from an early stage. You gain direct access to founding partners, real courtroom and settlement exposure, and a credible platform to build a long term career in high value commercial litigation.

Company Highlights

• Specialist trial and civil disputes platform focused on business clients and commercially driven outcomes
• High quality commercial litigation matters spanning pleadings, discovery, motion practice and trial preparation
• Irvine based practice embedded in a busy Orange County business and litigation market
• Founder led environment providing direct partner access, supervision and visibility on key decisions
• Culture emphasizing trust, respect and long term careers in a tight knit litigation team

The Role

• Manage and support a broad range of commercial litigation matters for business focused clients
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with partners and prepare matter plans aligned with client objectives
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery materials on complex business disputes
• Participate in court appearances, depositions, mediations and key client meetings as appropriate
• Play a visible role in the continued growth of the litigation practice and client relationships

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Commercial Litigation Associate with:

• 4 to 6 years of commercial litigation experience, ideally around the 5th year level
• Proven experience handling complex business disputes and sophisticated motion and discovery work
• Licensed and in good standing in California
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Stable employment history and an interest in a long term move from a larger firm to a boutique
• $175,000 to $350,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Billable hours target of 1,850 supporting sustainable productivity expectations
• Fully remote

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