Business Litigation Attorney

Australia-Employment; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Partnership-track

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Business Litigation Associate Attorney to join our Woodland Hills, CA practice. The ideal candidate has extensive civil litigation, complex business and insurance matter experience, and California bar admission.

This role offers partnership-track potential and a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding, with significant client contact and high-stakes litigation responsibilities. Responsibilities include managing matters end-to-end, drafting pleadings and motions,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active California Bar membership required.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• Experience in business and insurance litigation highly preferred.
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex business and insurance litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation statements, and other substantive filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on high-exposure litigation matters.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Business Litigation Attorney

$190000 - $220000 per year | Woodland Hills, CA | On-site | Permanent

Sophisticated Boutique Litigation Practice | Complex Business & Insurance Matters | Partnership Track | Hybrid Flexibility | $190K-$220K + Bonus

A bit about us:

We are a highly regarded boutique litigation practice focused on handling sophisticated and complex legal disputes for businesses, insurers, executives, and entrepreneurs. Our attorneys regularly litigate high-stakes business and insurance matters and work directly with clients throughout every phase of litigation.

Our collaborative environment provides attorneys with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators on challenging and impactful cases.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation package ranging from $190,000-$220,000 DOE


• Annual bonus opportunity for attorneys who exceed billable expectations


• Real partnership-track opportunity for high-performing attorneys


• Direct mentorship from accomplished trial and appellate practitioners


• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters typically handled by much larger firms


• Hybrid work environment that emphasizes collaboration and professional growth


• Significant client contact and substantive case responsibility


• Collegial, team-oriented culture focused on long-term career development

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Business Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation team. This position is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in complex business litigation and insurance-related disputes who is looking to take on sophisticated matters while developing long-term partnership potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex business and insurance litigation matters from inception through resolution


• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation statements, and other substantive filings


• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies


• Handle written discovery, depositions, and witness preparation


• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and trial preparation


• Work directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel


• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on high-exposure litigation matters


• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active California Bar membership


• 5+ years of civil litigation experience required


• 7-10+ years of business and insurance litigation experience strongly preferred


• Strong motion practice, legal writing, and analytical skills


• Experience managing complex litigation matters independently


• Deposition experience required


• Trial preparation experience preferred


• Insurance coverage and/or bad faith litigation experience highly desired

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid schedule following onboarding period


• Initial onboarding period requires significant in-office collaboration and training


• Candidates located within a reasonable commuting distance are strongly preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus program


• Partnership-track opportunity


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statements

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.