Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Walnut Creek, CA, seeks an associate attorney with 1–7 years of complex business and commercial litigation experience, including securities, breach of contract, and UCC matters. Must be admitted to the California Bar; White Collar/Government Investigations experience a plus.

The practice handles state and federal litigation, appeals, and regulatory matters for diverse clients, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex commercial litigation across federal and state matters.
• Ability to prepare and argue motions, handle depositions, and manage discovery.
• Adaptability in handling cases through trial preparation and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex business and commercial litigation matters.
• Prepare and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and manage discovery.
• Engage in mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation for cases.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Motions

Depositions

Job description

Overview

The Walnut Creek, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an associate attorney to join its Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of complex commercial litigation experience representing companies in a variety of federal and state litigation matters, including financial fraud; securities; breach of contract; breach of fiduciary duties; partnership disputes; shareholder disputes; loan disputes; construction litigation, and UCC litigation. Candidates must have experience in all facets of litigation including preparing and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, handling complex discovery, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and preparing cases for trial. Admission to the California Bar is required. Candidates with White Collar/Government Investigations experience are a plus.

Lewis Brisbois' Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Practice comprises attorneys who regularly handle state and federal litigation, including appeals and regulatory proceedings for local, national and international clients, as well as federal, state and local agencies. They are licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, state and federal trial and appellate courts, and administrative and regulatory bodies. Clients who have put their trust in Lewis Brisbois include Fortune 500 corporations, national and international corporations, small and local businesses, and individuals and entrepreneurs. Our clients are also from a wide range of industries, from manufacturers of commercial and consumer products; banking, insurance, and investment companies; and providers of medical services and manufacturers of medical devices to technology and telecommunications companies; national and international construction contractors and project managers; and businesses and individuals involved in sports and entertainment, among others.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k with employer match.

Lewis Brisbois has a demonstrable commitment to equal employment opportunity in hiring, employment, and promotion decisions. Lewis Brisbois seeks to employ and advance the best qualified employee without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of family and medical care leave, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or membership in any other protected classes recognized by federal or applicable state or local law.

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Minimum Salary

USD $145,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $190,000.00/Yr.