Litigation Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Associate for its national Am Law client in San Diego. The attorney will handle sophisticated commercial disputes, working directly with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to private businesses, in state and federal courts.

The role offers hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to trial preparation, depositions, and appeals in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active California Bar membership.
• 1–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage significant case responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate and business clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including depositions, motions, court appearances, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and pleadings; conduct legal research.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and litigation teams on case strategy.
• Handle multiple matters in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Project management

Court appearances

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid

Firm Description:

Our client is a national, full-service law firm with more than 1,500 attorneys across 55 offices in 32 states and Washington, D.C. With a strong foundation in litigation and insurance defense, the firm has expanded its capabilities to include corporate, employment, intellectual property, and international practice groups. Known for its breadth of industry knowledge and ability to manage high-volume, complex matters, our client offers attorneys a fast-paced, resource-rich environment with opportunities for growth across a wide range of specialties. The firm’s scale and geographic reach make it a strategic platform for professionals seeking both autonomy and national impact.

Position Description:

Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 1-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience to join its Business & Commercial Litigation practice in San Diego.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on litigation experience across a broad range of sophisticated business disputes. The successful candidate will work directly with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately held businesses and entrepreneurs, handling matters in both state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate and business clients in complex commercial litigation matters
• Handle disputes involving:
• Securities-related claims
• Breach of contract
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Commercial lending and loan disputes
• UCC-related litigation
• Manage all phases of litigation, including:
• Case assessment and strategy
• Depositions
• Motion practice
• Court appearances
• Mediations
• Arbitrations
• Trial preparation
• Draft and argue substantive motions and pleadings
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation memoranda
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and litigation teams on case strategy
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced litigation environment

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• 1-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling:
• Motion practice
• Depositions
• Discovery
• Court appearances
• Mediation and arbitration proceedings
• Trial preparation
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Ability to independently manage significant case responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• White Collar Defense experience
• Government Investigations experience
• Experience handling sophisticated business disputes in federal and state courts

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters for a diverse client base spanning numerous industries. Attorneys benefit from:

• Significant responsibility early in their careers
• Direct client contact and courtroom experience
• Exposure to complex, high-stakes business disputes
• Opportunities to work on appeals and regulatory proceedings
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• A collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Base Salary: $145,000 – $190,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits and professional development opportunities