Commercial Litigation Attorney- Remote

gpac; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Manhattan Beach, CA boutique litigation firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney with 3–7 years of experience to handle complex commercial matters. The role involves state and federal court work, arbitrations, and substantial motion practice, including Prop 65 regulatory litigation as a niche area.

The team values independence, high-quality writing and research, and collaboration. A fully remote option is available with a competitive compensation package based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Top 30 law school and/or Big Law background preferred.
• Must be admitted to the California Bar.

Responsibilities

• Handle state and federal court matters.
• Arbitrations and occasional trials.
• Significant motion practice, discovery, depositions and case strategy.
• Prop 65 regulatory litigation/compliance niche.
• Entertainment-related work as needed (10–25%).

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Independent case management

California bar admission

Education

Top 30 law school or Big Law background

Job description

CONFIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Manhattan Beach, CA | Fully Remote Option

I'm working with a highly respected boutique litigation firm that is looking to add a talented Commercial Litigation Attorney to its growing team.

This is not your typical commercial litigation practice. The firm handles a diverse mix of sophisticated matters for some seriously recognizable clients, including major technology, entertainment, consumer, transportation and professional sports organizations.

The Practice

• Complex commercial litigation with a diverse mix of cases and clients
• State and federal court matters
• Arbitrations and occasional trials
• Significant motion practice, discovery, depositions and case strategy
• California Proposition 65 regulatory litigation/compliance - a unique niche within the practice
• Approximately 10-25% entertainment-related work, depending on demand, with significant growth expected in this area
• Opportunity to work directly with sophisticated clients and take meaningful ownership of matters

Who They're Looking For

• 3-7 years of litigation experience preferred
• Top 30 law school and/or Big Law experience strongly preferred
• Strong background in complex commercial litigation
• Excellent writing, research and analytical skills
• Someone who can independently manage substantive litigation work
• Not looking for someone who is still very green - this team needs an attorney who can jump in and contribute
• Must be admitted in California

The Culture

This is one of the biggest selling points.

The team is smart, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. There is no micromanaging, and attorneys are trusted to do their jobs - but communication and responsiveness matter. You won't have someone constantly checking in on you, but you also can't disappear for a week.

The expectation is simple: be smart, work hard, communicate, and be willing to help wherever needed.

Everyone on the team pitches in. If discovery needs to get done, you do discovery. There isn't an attitude of "that's not my job" or "I don't do that."

The firm also places a real emphasis on work-life balance. One of the firm's Partners has worked remotely for 10+ years and is happy to mentor and support newer team members. She regularly turns off her work alerts on her phone during the evenings and weekends and typically works only a couple of weekends a year.

People rarely leave this team, but if they do. It's never on bad terms - and that's intentional.

Location & Compensation

Beautiful Manhattan Beach office available

Fully remote option available

Competitive Compensation Based On Experience

If you're a strong commercial litigator looking for interesting clients, sophisticated work, autonomy, mentorship, and a genuinely healthy work environment, this is one worth having a conversation about.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.