Business Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Business Litigation Associate Attorney position is onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with an anticipated annual base salary of $235,000. The attorney will join a nationally recognized law firm’s Business Litigation practice. The associate supports complex commercial disputes from inception through resolution by conducting legal research, preparing litigation documents, and assisting with case strategy and discovery. The role contributes to client matters through careful analysis, strong written work, and collaboration with senior attorneys and litigation teams.

What you'll do

• Support complex business and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and other litigation documents
• assist with case strategy, discovery, and filings
• manage assignments and deadlines
• collaborate with senior attorneys and litigation teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business litigation associate attorney

palo alto ca

direct counsel

full-time

commercial litigation

business disputes

legal research

brief writing

discovery

approximately 2 years' experience

$235,000/year

law firm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment
• long- and short-term disability coverage
• long-term care coverage
• four weeks of accrued vacation annually
• two weeks of sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• parental leave
• fertility benefits
• backup care
• pre-tax commuter benefits.

Why this role

Approximately two years of significant commercial litigation experience sought; comprehensive benefits include four weeks of accrued vacation annually, two weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.