Commercial Litigation Attorney

Hire Innovative; California; Hybrid; USD 135.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Bar dues, CLE support, and development

Bonus or incentives

Incentives terms clarified before hire

Zusammenfassung

Hire Innovative in Orange County, CA seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney to develop facts, write clearly, and move civil matters through discovery, negotiation, motion practice, and trial preparation. Hybrid/onsite work in Orange County, CA, with scheduling discussed before interview.

The role offers substantive case ownership, meaningful writing, and opportunities for advancement. Expect early location discussions and a thorough interview process covering team structure and workload.

Qualifikationen

• Civil-litigation experience relevant to the role.
• Strong research, writing, case organization, and oral communication.
• Practical judgment on strategy, cost, risk, and resolution.
• Active or eligible state bar admission for attorney roles.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Aufgaben

• Assess facts, claims, defenses, damages, and client objectives.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and settlement materials.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Manage deadlines and advise clients and supervising attorneys.
• Take ownership of matters and update clients on deadlines and next steps.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Research

Oral communication

Time management

Tools

Legal research tools

Jobbeschreibung

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $135,000 - $300,000+
Location: Orange County, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in Orange County, CA, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney in Orange County, CA. The position needs someone who can develop facts, write clearly, and move civil matters through discovery, negotiation, motion practice, and trial preparation. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

The position offers substantive case ownership, meaningful writing and advocacy, and a clearer path to expanded responsibility. Day to day, the person in this position will develop facts, write clearly, and move civil matters through discovery, negotiation, motion practice, and trial preparation. Orange County candidates should expect an early discussion about office location, commute, workload, compensation, and advancement. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assess facts, claims, defenses, damages, procedural posture, and client objectives.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, correspondence, and settlement materials.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Manage deadlines and communicate practical recommendations to clients and supervising attorneys.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Civil-litigation experience aligned with the practice and seniority of the role.
• Strong research, writing, case organization, and oral communication.
• Practical judgment about strategy, cost, risk, and resolution.
• Active or eligible state bar admission for attorney roles.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.