COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Firm Description:
Our client is a full-service business law firm with a strong reputation for guiding international and domestic companies through the complexities of operating in the U.S. market. With offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, they offer strategic counsel across corporate, immigration, employment, real estate, and dispute resolution matters, with particular strength in supporting Japanese and other foreign-owned businesses. Known for their collaborative approach and deep understanding of cross-border operations, the firm provides attorneys with a dynamic platform to engage in sophisticated legal work that blends business insight with global perspective.
Position Description:
Our respected law firm client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience to join its growing team in Torrance, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants meaningful courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and exposure to complex business disputes.
This role will work alongside experienced litigators and legal professionals representing businesses in commercial litigation, dispute resolution proceedings, and related matters across state and federal courts.
What You'll Do
- Manage commercial litigation and dispute-resolution matters from inception through resolution
- Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates
- Prepare for, take, and defend depositions nationwide, including travel as needed
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
- Argue discovery, contested, and dispositive motions
- Conduct witness interviews, fact investigations, and document analysis
- Perform legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda
- Support and participate in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and evidentiary hearings
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on litigation strategy and case management
- Deliver responsive, professional client service while managing multiple deadlines
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Experience in both California state and federal courts
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Benefits Include
- Formal attorney mentoring program
- Hybrid and flexible work schedule
- Generous paid time off
- Home office and technology stipend
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, and commuter)
- Identity protection benefits
- 401(k) with profit-sharing opportunities
- Access to personal financial planning resources
- Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, and pet insurance options
Salary Range: $150,000–$170,000 annually
Commercial Litigation Attorney • Litigation Associate • California Bar • Business Litigation • Civil Litigation • Trial Preparation • Depositions • Motion Practice • State and Federal Court Experience • Arbitration • Dispute Resolution • Legal Research • Torrance Attorney Jobs • Hybrid Attorney Jobs • Law Firm Litigation Careers
Meet Your Recruiter
Jillian Dent
VP, Attorney Recruitment
