Complex Commercial Litigation Associate — Unlimited PTO

BUCHALTER LLP; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full benefits package

Job summary

Buchalter LLP in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience in complex commercial and business litigation. The ideal candidate will handle contract disputes, business torts, and fraud matters, with emphasis on e-discovery and discovery production.

Must be admitted to the California State Bar. Competitive compensation includes bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, and full benefits. Join a dynamic, growing firm committed to diversity and client service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in complex commercial/business litigation.
• Strong research and legal writing skills.
• Experience with e-discovery and document productions.
• Must be admitted to the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research.
• Assist with discovery, including e-discovery.
• Support trial preparation under supervision of senior attorneys.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

E-discovery

Discovery/document production

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar of California admission

Top 50 law school preferred

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

E-discovery software

Job description

Buchalter LLP in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience in complex commercial and business litigation. The ideal candidate will handle contract disputes, business torts, and fraud matters, with emphasis on e-discovery and discovery production.

Must be admitted to the California State Bar. Competitive compensation includes bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, and full benefits. Join a dynamic, growing firm committed to diversity and client service.