Litigation Associate Attorney

Musick, Peeler & Garrett; California; Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid or in-office work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP in California is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our Commercial Litigation Group. The successful candidate will take on meaningful responsibility from day one, handling depositions, motions, discovery, and client relationships in collaboration with seasoned partners.

The firm offers a hybrid or in-office work arrangement, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a year-end discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of litigation practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions (will train as needed).
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Draft dispositive and procedural motions in state and federal court.
• Assume increasing responsibility for case strategy and day-to-day case management.
• Manage and conduct discovery in complex commercial matters.
• Perform legal research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and other substantive filings.
• Support and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

JD or foreign equivalent

Job description

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP is a leading California-based law firm with a long-standing reputation for sophisticated legal work and exceptional client service. With a broad range of practices and a diverse client base, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high-quality matters while taking on meaningful responsibility and collaborating closely with experienced partners. Musick Peeler combines the resources and capabilities of an established firm with a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where attorneys can build and grow their practices.

About the Commercial Litigation Practice

Musick Peeler’s Litigation Group is the firm’s largest and most diverse practice, representing clients in a broad range of complex civil and business disputes in state and federal courts, as well as through arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

The Group’s active trial practice encompasses business and commercial litigation, class action defense, casualty and property matters, professional liability and insurance, construction and real estate, labor and employment, environmental and public law, antitrust, bankruptcy, products liability and toxic torts, and transportation and trucking litigation. Musick Peeler’s litigators represent individuals, public entities, and local, national, and international businesses across a wide range of industries, combining sophisticated litigation and trial experience with strategic counseling focused on risk mitigation and efficient resolution.

The Opportunity

Musick Peeler is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our Commercial Litigation Group. The successful candidate will take on meaningful responsibility from day one, managing key aspects of active cases while working closely with experienced partners and gaining additional exposure to arbitration and mediation alongside traditional court litigation.

Responsibilities include:

• Take and defend depositions (will train as needed).
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Draft dispositive and procedural motions in state and federal court.
• Assume increasing responsibility for case strategy and day-to-day case management.
• Manage and conduct discovery in complex commercial matters.
• Perform legal research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and other substantive filings.
• Support and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• 3+ years of litigation practice experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in L&E preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to providing excellent client service

The work environment is collaborative and collegial. This position is hybrid or entirely in office at candidates' preference.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for a year-end discretionary bonus.

The salary range for this position is $170,000+ depending on experience.

For more information about Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, please visit www.musickpeeler.com.