Commercial Litigation Associate - Fast-Track Growth

Tucker Ellis LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucker Ellis LLP in Irvine, CA is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our sophisticated and nationally recognized Business Litigation group. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial litigation matters in a collaborative, growth‑focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of experience in business litigation, strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, and admission to practice in California.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 2–6 years of experience in business/commercial litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
• Admission to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate and individual clients in complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, fraud, trade secrets, partnership/shareholder matters, and unfair competition claims
• Support all phases of litigation from pre‑litigation evaluation through trial or resolution
• Draft and argue motions, manage written discovery, and take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Provide practical, business‑focused legal analysis and recommendations
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client development

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Tucker Ellis LLP in Irvine, CA is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our sophisticated and nationally recognized Business Litigation group. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial litigation matters in a collaborative, growth‑focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of experience in business litigation, strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, and admission to practice in California.