Associate Attorney - Business Litigation

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250k+ | Business Litigation | Remote, CA This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Nguyen

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Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us: We are an elite, 5-partner boutique civil litigation firm headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. Formed over 30 years ago by Big Law alumni, the firm delivers big-firm quality work in a lean, highly efficient boutique setting. Due to continuous firm growth and expanding case volume, we are seeking a self-driven Business Litigation Associate to manage complex commercial and business litigation matters.

Why join us?

• $165 - 250k+ Base Salary!
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses!
• Remote!
• Optional Office in Newport Beach!
• Learn Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Sub Niche!

Job Details Key Responsibilities

• Handle civil and business litigation cases from inception through resolution in both state and federal courts.
• Draft persuasive, high-quality pleadings, substantive law and motion practice, summary judgment motions, and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend lay and expert witness depositions independently.
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Collaborate directly with partners on trial strategy and file management without heavy corporate bureaucracy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & License: J.D. from an accredited law school; active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Experience: 3–9 years of active civil or business litigation defense experience.
• Core Skills: Proven track record of court appearances, taking/defending depositions, and drafting dispositive motions.
• Career Stability: Demonstrated job stability with a consistent, strong employment history (no short-tenure job hopping).
• Work Ethic: Strong legal analysis, plain-spoken advocacy, and the ability to manage case files self-sufficiently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $165,000 – $250,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Discretionary quarterly bonus structure ($10,000 quarterly bonus opportunity for top performers exceeding 475 billable hours/quarter).
• Fully remote flexibility with dedicated physical office space available in Newport Beach, CA upon request.

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