Commercial Litigation Attorney in California

Position: Litigation Associate
Location: Orange County, CA
Practice Group: Litigation

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to join the Litigation Department of a highly regarded law firm in Orange County. This position requires a broad-based litigation background, with strong research, analytical, and drafting skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and interpersonal abilities. The ideal candidate will have experience arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for trial. Specific experience in commercial litigation, including breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, and breach of fiduciary duty, is required.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in broad-based litigation.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience in motion practice, depositions,...

Position: Midlevel Commercial Litigation Associate
Location: Los Angeles

Direct counsel is seeking a mid-level commercial litigation associate to join a prominent law firm's commercial litigation group in Los Angeles.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience, preferably with clerkship and law firm experience, including managing cases and drafting pleadings and contested motions (such as motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and class certification briefing). Responsibilities also include taking depositions, propounding written discovery and responses, and arguing motions. Candidates with experience or demonstrated interest in complex litigation, particularly consumer class actions and other business litigation, are preferred. Experience in trademark and trade secret matters will also be considered. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a well-respected boutique Commercial Litigation law firm who is seeking a seasoned attorney to join their team.

Qualifications:

·         A minimum of 2-years of commercial/civil litigation experience

·         CA Bar License

·         Must have knowledge of state court litigation filings and service procedures

·         Must have Knowledge of civil procedures and legal terminology

·         2 years or more of Trial Experience

·         Proficiency in WordPerfect, Word, Excel, Legal Solutions and Essential forms would be helpful

·         Knowledge of bankruptcy law is a...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a well-respected boutique Commercial Litigation law firm who is seeking a skilled Jr. Associate Attorney to join their team.

Qualifications:

·         A minimum of 1-year of commercial/civil litigation experience

·         CA Bar License

·         Must have knowledge of state court litigation filings and service procedures

·         Must have Knowledge of civil procedures and legal terminology

·         Strong work ethic

·         Proficiency in WordPerfect, Word, Excel, Legal Solutions and Essential forms would be helpful

·         Knowledge of bankruptcy law is a...

Direct Counsel is seeking a Complex Commercial Litigation Associate for a well-known firm located in Irvine, Ca The firm has a robust litigation practice and handles some of the largest cases in federal and state courts around the country.

The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in connection with complex business disputes and a strong desire to work in a fast-paced litigation practice. Candidates must have an excellent understanding of civil procedure, experience in taking and defending depositions, as well as court experience. Ideal candidates will also have employment experience, plus strong general litigation skills.

The culture of the firm is with the expectation that all associates meaningfully participate in business development efforts and value diversity as a core professional benefit.

Must be licensed or eligible to be immediately licensed in California. Candidates must have experience as a federal court clerk...

Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney for a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm located in San Diego, Ca. The firm has more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. They rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 4+ years of litigation experience to grow in their careers with one of our firm’s national client service teams by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 4-6+ years of experience in commercial litigation, including breach of contract, D&O, and trade secret litigation
• Experience with MSJs
• Experience with complex factual patterns and legal argument, such as nuance with contractual interpretations and breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Ability to handle...

Direct Counsel is working with a prominent law firm who is actively looking for a Mid-Level Associate to join their Commercial Litigation practice group in either their Los Angeles or Century City office. This is a unique chance to become an integral part of their esteemed team, working on high-profile cases across various industries, including energy, mining, real estate, and entertainment. If you are ready to take on meaningful responsibilities, collaborate with exceptional legal minds, and contribute to the success of national and international disputes, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience drafting briefs and motions

·         Handling fact and expert...

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior-to mid-level associate attorney with 3-4 years of experience to join a Commercial Litigation Group of a leading national litigation firm. The candidate would work on a variety of matters in state and federal court and work with some of the largest and well-known companies across a broad range of industries.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience in complex commercial litigation, including, but not limited to, business disputes, corporate governance, class actions, antitrust, false advertising, and/or securities
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school and having graduated in the top 30% of the class
• Must be admitted to practice law in the state of California
• Courtroom experience
• Prior experience with an AM Law 100 firm, preferred
• Excellent communication...