Commercial Litigation Attorney

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,...

Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join a leading law firm in Atlanta, GA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, and class action defense.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and arguing motions in state and federal courts.
• Handling complex discovery and document review.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing for and assisting in trial preparation, including evidentiary hearings.

Qualifications:

• Georgia Bar required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven experience with litigation matters in a commercial context.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a well-respected law firm in Philadelphia. This associate will be integral in handling complex commercial litigation matters, with responsibilities including drafting pleadings and motions, managing document-intensive cases, and supporting M&A dispute matters. Ideal candidates bring 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, Pennsylvania Bar admission, and proficiency in managing case workflows and junior attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of litigation, including discovery and trial preparation
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft persuasive legal arguments
• Engage in client communication and consultations to understand case specifics
• Act as a mentor to junior associates, supporting their professional development
• Ensure a high standard of client service, professionalism, and attention to...

Position: Litigation Associate - Junior to Mid-Level
Location: Seattle

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with a minimum of two years of experience to join a commercial litigation group in Seattle. Candidates with law firm experience, including responsibilities for pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and arguing motions, are preferred. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are essential. Clerkship and court experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing commercial litigation cases.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Engage in depositions and oral arguments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong academic background and exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to advocate effectively in...

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...

A prestigious and well-established legal firm is searching for dedicated Commercial Litigation Attorneys to join their team in New York! They are looking for candidates with 1-2 years of experience who are passionate about commercial litigation, have a strong desire to work on high-profile litigation, and are eager to lead cases as first chair. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, conducting depositions, leading mediations, and overseeing complex discovery processes. This amazing opportunity gives you the chance to work on interesting cases while collaborating with a team of nationally recognized attorneys. If you’re ready to take your legal career to the next level at an award-winning law firm, this unique opportunity might be the one you’ve been waiting for!

Salary Range: Based on graduation class

Commercial Litigation Attorney Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
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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 has partnered with a premier, nationally recognized law firm in their search for a mid-level associate (3-6 years of experience) to join its Commercial Litigation Practice in New York. The candidate would work with some of the firm’s largest and well-known national clients across a broad range of industries. As a member of the Commercial Litigation Team, the candidate will join a leading national law firm and work on complex litigation matters. This opportunity is ideal for those individuals who wish to further their careers in a supportive, collegial and entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

1. Experience in complex commercial litigation including, but not limited to, business disputes (e.g., limited liability company, corporate and partnership disputes); real estate lending, financing and leasing disputes; fiduciary litigation; contract disputes; business tort disputes including fraud and breach of fiduciary duty; noncompete and...

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 seeking an associate to join a top firm in its Commercial Litigation practice in either their Columbus or Cincinnati offices. This position presents an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and complex litigation matters, particularly in the areas of business disputes or healthcare-related litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle various aspects of commercial litigation, including business disputes or healthcare-related cases such as payment disputes, vendor disputes, government investigations, and False Claims Act cases.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses, review electronically stored documents, and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions, interact with clients and opposing counsel, and attend certain court appearances.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong candidates may have experience...

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...