Associate Attorney, Commercial Litigation

Job overview

The Associate Attorney, Commercial Litigation role is onsite in Villa Park, CA, in Orange County, with a stated annual base salary range of $250,000 to $275,000. The posting describes work on commercial litigation matters. The attorney handles complex business disputes through research, drafting, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy, contributing to client representation in high-stakes cases.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and analysis
• draft briefs and motions
• take and defend depositions
• prepare for trials
• conduct discovery
• argue motions
• negotiate settlements
• handle commercial disputes involving contracts, tortious interference, fiduciary duties, and other business conflicts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

commercial litigation

motion practice

depositions

trial preparation

california bar

villa park ca

orange county

annual base $250,000-$275,000

client advocacy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance bonuses
• business development bonuses
• merit-based advancement opportunities.

Why this role

California Bar admission and at least four years of broad-based litigation experience are required. The posting also describes total compensation potential of $385,000 to $425,000+ for associates meeting performance standards, including 1,900+ billable hours.

About the employer

Kaizen Stackup is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.