Senior Attorney - Litigation

Kimura London & White LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual business development budget

Bar association dues paid by firm

Discretionary bonus program

Wellness program

Job summary

Kimura London & White LLP (KLW) Irvine office seeks an experienced business litigation attorney to independently lead complex commercial disputes, develop case strategies, negotiate resolutions, and oversee case teams. 5–10 years of substantive experience, with leadership potential, is preferred.

The role emphasizes negotiation, mediation, strategy, and client counseling over trial focus, with opportunities for cross-collaboration on transactions. Hybrid in-person/remote schedule.

Qualifications

• Admission to, and active good standing with, the State Bar of California.
• Approximately 5-10 years of substantive business or commercial litigation experience; ability to independently manage complex disputes.
• Substantial experience with law-and-motion practice, drafting and arguing motions, and managing discovery.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, settlement strategy, and practical commercial judgment.
• Experience leading and managing legal professionals, assigning and reviewing work, and maintaining effective case teams.
• Strong courtroom presence and comfort appearing at hearings; extensive first-chair trial experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation teams, oversee complex cases and attorney caseloads, delegate assignments, ensure quality work, and mentor junior professionals.
• Manage business litigation matters from early case assessment to resolution, including strategy, schedules, staffing, and direct client communication.
• Develop and execute case strategy, including discovery, research and writing, law-and-motion, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation when needed.
• Lead negotiations and represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Handle complex commercial conflicts, including shareholder disputes and real estate disputes across the firm’s litigation practice.
• Advise clients on litigation risk and commercial implications, and contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

California Bar Admission

Independent case management

Law-and-motion practice

Negotiation/mediation

Team leadership

Courtroom advocacy

Job description

At Kimura London & White LLP (KLW), we're more than a law firm-we're a fast-growing team of professionals dedicated to guiding clients through some of life's most important legal moments. From complex business disputes to personal injury recovery, estate planning, trust litigation, and family law matters, our clients rely on us to be responsive, compassionate, and excellent.

Our growing Irvine office seeks an experienced business litigation attorney who can independently lead complex commercial disputes, develop practical case strategies, negotiate successful resolutions, and oversee case teams. We are seeking an attorney with approximately 5-10 years of relevant experience, with particular interest in candidates who demonstrate the independent judgment and leadership associated with more senior practice.

Our matters span partnership and shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, international and cross-border litigation, cryptocurrency and digital-asset litigation, international arbitration, trust and estate litigation. The firm also handles other practice areas, and attorneys may collaborate on business transactions or support other matters as business needs arise.

This position calls for strong litigation fundamentals, courtroom advocacy, and motion practice; however, the work is not predominantly trial-focused. Negotiation, mediation, strategic settlement, and effective client counseling are central to the role. Trial preparation and court appearances remain important when appropriate.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage litigation teams, oversee complex cases and attorney caseloads, delegate assignments, ensure high-quality work, and mentor junior legal professionals.
• Manage business litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution, including litigation strategy, case schedules, staffing, and direct client communication.
• Develop and execute case strategy, including discovery, legal research and writing, law-and-motion practice, deposition planning, court hearings, and trial preparation when needed.
• Lead business negotiations and represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Handle complex commercial conflicts, including partnership and shareholder disputes, business-related real estate disputes, and other matters across the firm’s litigation practice.
• Advise clients on litigation risk, business implications, settlement opportunities, and practical paths to resolution.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, build trusted client relationships, and work collaboratively with colleagues on business transactions or other practice needs as appropriate.

What you bring

• Admission to, and active good standing with, the State Bar of California.
• Approximately 5-10 years of substantive business or commercial litigation experience; demonstrated ability to independently manage complex disputes is essential. Candidates with 8-10 years of relevant experience and team leadership are particularly encouraged.
• Substantial experience with law-and-motion practice, drafting and arguing motions, and managing discovery; strong legal analysis, written advocacy, and oral communication skills.
• Sound negotiation, mediation, settlement strategy, and practical commercial judgment, with the ability to advise clients confidently and proactively.
• Experience leading and managing legal professionals, assigning and reviewing work, and maintaining effective and efficient case teams.
• Strong courtroom presence and comfort appearing at hearings and arguing motions; extensive first-chair trial experience is not required.
• Excellent organization, client relations, communication, work ethic, and a proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Additional experience we value

Exposure to international litigation, international arbitration, cryptocurrency or digital-asset litigation, business transactions, or trust and estate litigation involving business interests is welcome. Experience across every practice area listed above is not required.

At KLW, we're building a culture that blends professionalism with warmth. We're growth-focused, community-driven, and deeply committed to our clients. You'll work alongside a sharp, supportive team that values accountability, innovation, and the human side of law-while taking meaningful responsibility for sophisticated matters and mentoring junior colleagues.

We believe in investing in our employees through quarterly staff events, monthly training sessions, regular career development check-ins, and an endless supply of snacks. We have an incredible team, and we can't wait for you to meet them!

• Job type: Full-time. Base salary: $200,000-250,000 per year.
• 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Annual business development budget, including payment for local bar association memberships; annual State Bar dues paid by the firm.
• Referral fees and bonus incentive program, subject to applicable program terms; discretionary bonus pay.
• Wellness program.

Hybrid schedule: in-person at our Irvine, California office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and remote on Tuesdays and Fridays.