Senior Business Litigation Associate

Adams & Martin Group; California; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Free parking

Easy freeway access

Hybrid schedule available

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Diamond Bar, CA is seeking a Business Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to handle sophisticated commercial disputes, work directly with clients, and earn substantial bonus through a performance-based structure.

The firm handles international business disputes, contract claims, shareholder matters, IP disputes, and commercial collections, offering a hybrid schedule and a 30% productivity bonus on revenue above the 1,800-hour threshold.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct depositions and court appearances.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments.
• Collaborate with support staff and attorneys on complex matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independent matter management

Mandarin language skills (plus)

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Diamond Bar, CA | Hybrid Schedule | $180,000-$250,000 Base Salary + Productivity Bonus

A well-established Southern California law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience who is interested in handling sophisticated commercial disputes, working directly with clients, and earning substantial additional compensation through a performance-based bonus structure.

The firm has developed a strong reputation representing businesses in complex commercial litigation matters, including international business disputes, contract claims, shareholder litigation, intellectual property disputes, and commercial collections.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct depositions and court appearances
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments
• Collaborate with support staff and attorneys on complex matters

Practice Areas

• Business and Commercial Litigation
• Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
• Breach of Contract Matters
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Commercial Collections
• International Business Disputes

Approximately 10% of matters involve trial work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $180,000-$250,000 DOE
• Productivity Bonus: 30% of collected revenue above the annual 1,800-hour threshold
• PPO Medical Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Bonus Potential

Attorneys who exceed the annual billable-hour threshold have the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings.

Example at a $450 hourly billing rate:

• 100 hours above 1,800 hours = approximately $13,500 bonus
• 200 hours above 1,800 hours = approximately $27,000 bonus

Bonus eligibility is based on collected revenue from qualified billable work.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule available
• 30-day in-office onboarding period
• Professional and collaborative culture
• Free parking
• Easy freeway access
• Strong administrative and litigation support

Firm Resources

• Legal secretaries
• Law clerks
• Translators
• Client relations professionals
• Lexis research platform

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 5+ years of litigation experience preferred
• State and/or federal court experience
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters
• Mandarin language skills are a plus, but not required
• Interest in long-term growth with a stable and established firm

Desired Skills and Experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct depositions and court appearances
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments
• Collaborate with support staff and attorneys on complex matters

Practice Areas

• Business and Commercial Litigation
• Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
• Breach of Contract Matters
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Commercial Collections
• International Business Disputes

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 5+ years of litigation experience preferred
• State and/or federal court experience
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters
• Mandarin language skills are a plus, but not required
• Interest in long-term growth with a stable and established firm

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.