Commercial Litigation Attorney

Gyoury-Hales Search; California; Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Performance-based bonus

Clear progression opportunities

Exposure to complex, high-stakes litig

Job summary

A prestigious Los Angeles law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice. The role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-value disputes with direct partner access and substantial client exposure from day one.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions and discovery, taking depositions, and supporting trial preparation while advising clients on strategy and risk.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the California Bar.
• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Experience arguing motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience preparing cases for trial.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and discovery.
• Participate in depositions, hearings and mediations.
• Support trial preparation.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal drafting

Advocacy

Depositions

Motions

Trial preparation

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

We are partnering with a prestigious Los Angeles law firm that is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value business disputes alongside respected litigators, with direct partner access, substantial client exposure, and genuine responsibility from day one.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters in both state and federal courts, including:

• Breach of contract disputes
• Business tort litigation
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Fraud and misrepresentation claims
• Breach of fiduciary duty matters
• Unfair business practices claims

The role will involve drafting pleadings, motions and discovery, participating in depositions, hearings and mediations, supporting trial preparation, and advising clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Requirements

• Admitted to the California Bar
• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong legal drafting, analytical and advocacy skills
• Experience arguing motions
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience preparing cases for trial

Highly Desirable Experience

• Land use disputes
• Intellectual property litigation
• $220,000 - $325,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-based bonus
• 1,900 billable hour target
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-stakes litigation matters
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

If you're a commercial litigator looking for sophisticated work, strong mentorship, and a clear path for long-term growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.