Commercial Litigation Associate — Complex Disputes, Hybrid

Musick, Peeler & Garrett; California; Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid or in-office work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP in California is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our Commercial Litigation Group. The successful candidate will take on meaningful responsibility from day one, handling depositions, motions, discovery, and client relationships in collaboration with seasoned partners.

The firm offers a hybrid or in-office work arrangement, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a year-end discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of litigation practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions (will train as needed).
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Draft dispositive and procedural motions in state and federal court.
• Assume increasing responsibility for case strategy and day-to-day case management.
• Manage and conduct discovery in complex commercial matters.
• Perform legal research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and other substantive filings.
• Support and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

JD or foreign equivalent

Job description

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP in California is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our Commercial Litigation Group. The successful candidate will take on meaningful responsibility from day one, handling depositions, motions, discovery, and client relationships in collaboration with seasoned partners.

The firm offers a hybrid or in-office work arrangement, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a year-end discretionary bonus.