Senior Commercial Litigator — First-Chair, Path to Equity

Boutique Recruiting; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Origination bonus

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is assisting a California law firm in seeking a Non-Equity Shareholder for Business & Commercial Litigation. The role focuses on leadership, strategy, and first-chair trial work while mentoring associates.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of business/commercial litigation, is an active California State Bar member, and demonstrates a collaborative leadership style with strong trial experience. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business and/or commercial litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Hands-on litigation experience managing matters independently with first-chair trial experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative, low-ego leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Manage business and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and handle law and motion, depositions, discovery, mediations, trial preparation, and trials.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel on complex litigation matters.
• Mentor and provide strategic guidance to associates across varying experience levels.
• Assist junior associates with legal research, case strategy, and professional development.
• Oversee caseload priorities, deadlines and quality of work across assigned matters.
• Participate in monthly litigation practice group meetings and contribute to the continued development of the practice.
• Collaborate with shareholders, attorneys, paralegals and other practice groups on sophisticated client matters.
• Maintain a target of approximately 1,550 billable hours annually.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

First-chair experience

Trial preparation

Education

Active California State Bar

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is assisting a California law firm in seeking a Non-Equity Shareholder for Business & Commercial Litigation. The role focuses on leadership, strategy, and first-chair trial work while mentoring associates.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of business/commercial litigation, is an active California State Bar member, and demonstrates a collaborative leadership style with strong trial experience. Relocation assistance is available.