JD - Commercial Litigation Attorney

Bemis Law Offices; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Riverside is seeking a Trial and Litigation Associate with at least five years of experience. The role focuses on commercial collections litigation and requires strong interpersonal skills, courtroom experience, and a proactive attitude toward a dynamic workflow. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys aiming for a long-term career in litigation within a supportive and collegial environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Collegial, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• 10+ years of litigation experience is preferred.
• At least 3 years of trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs on complex commercial collections litigation.
• Preparing discovery, briefing, and research, plus making court appearances.
• Conducting mediations and training litigation paralegal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active member of the California State Bar

Job description

We are seeking a Trial and Litigation Associate with a minimum of five years of experience to join our Riverside office. The role will include special emphasis on commercial collections litigation, discovery and motion practice through arbitration / mediation or trial. The qualified candidate will have previous courtroom experience with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking for a dynamic work environment with the potential for a long-term role.

Who you are :

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse caseload.
• At least 5 years of prior experience at a regional or national law firm or an outstanding local firm.
• Proven track record of experience in successful complex commercial litigation.
• At least 3 years of trial experience.

Responsibilities Include :

• Analyzing, researching and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues on complex commercial collections litigation, ranging from state court motions to dismiss, Cross-Complaints, Motions to compel, appeals and arbitrations.
• Drafting pleadings with experienced Paralegals on complex issues.
• Prepare discovery, briefing, and research.
• Making court appearances for hearings and trials.
• Participating in administrative hearings before OSHA, Texas Medical Board, Centers for Medicare Services and other state and federal agencies.
• Conducting mediations.
• Training Litigation Paralegal.
• Settlement Negotiations.

What We Offer :

• Medical. (dependent coverage options as well)
• Dental. (dependent coverage options as well)
• Vision. (dependent coverage options as well)
• Collegial, team-oriented work environment.

This position is open to all experience levels

Salary Range : $90,000-$130,000

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to : race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

In California, the following also are a protected class : race; religious creed; color; national origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; a medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions or breast feeding; perceived pregnancy; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression (including transgender); sexual orientation; service in the military forces of the State of California or of the United States; military and veteran status; lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from company premises; age [40 or over]; and citizenship status. Included in the definition of each protected category is the perception of membership in a protected category and an individual’s association with an actual or perceived member of a protected category.

Americans with Disability :

The ADA prohibits disability discrimination in the full range of employment and personnel practices, such as recruitment, hiring, rates of pay, promotions, and selection for training. To be protected by the ADA, an individual must have a disability, and the individual must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job in question, with or without reasonable accommodation by the employer.

In addition to protecting individuals with disabilities, the ADA prohibits an employer from discriminating against an applicant or employee who has a known association with an individual with a disability.

The ADA requires that employers provide reasonable accommodation for the known disability of a qualified individual unless to do so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business (42 USC 12102et seq.). An employer is not required to provide reasonable accommodation to an individual who meets the definition of "disability" under the law only because he or she is "regarded as" having a disability (42 USC 12201(h)).

Reasonable accommodation” is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the organization so we can initiate the accommodation processes. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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