Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney is an onsite role in Fullerton, CA, with an opportunity to work remotely after training. The posting lists a salary range of $100,000–$120,000 per year. Gurstel Law Firm represents creditors in legal collection matters and operates across multiple states. The attorney manages litigation matters by advising and advocating for clients, preparing pleadings and legal documents, appearing in court, and pursuing collection of judgments. The role also includes legal research, file documentation, staff guidance, and travel to courts within the state; the posting specifies up to 10% travel.

What you'll do

• Assess cases and advise clients
• prepare and sign pleadings
• make court appearances, including first-chairing trials that arise
• communicate with clients, opposing counsel, parties, and court staff
• implement judgment collection strategies
• guide and train administrative staff
• conduct legal research
• draft and review briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other documents
• document file activity
• travel to courts in the state
• attend continuing education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commercial litigation

associate attorney

fullerton ca

gurstel law firm

$100,000–$120,000 per year

no billable hours

no evenings

no weekends

flexible time off

remote opportunity after training

court appearances

legal research

up to 10% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, critical illness, long-term care, and pet insurance
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• student debt retirement savings program
• unlimited paid time off and paid holidays
• paid continuing legal education and dues
• paid parking
• bonus and commission potential.

Why this role

No billable hours and no evenings or weekends; flexible time off; remote work may be available after training; up to 10% travel; California State Bar membership and a J.D. required.

About the employer

Gurstel Law Firm P C is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.