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Job Description Associate Attorney- Business & Commercial Litigation- Hybrid - Irvine Compensation: $125,000 - $165,000 base salary, plus $2,000 quarterly bonuses for meeting billable targetsBenefits: Medical, dental, two weeks paid vacation, nine paid holidays, six sick days, covered parking About the RoleJoin a well-established boutique law firm in Irvine, CA, as an Associate Attorney specializing in business and commercial litigation, with a secondary focus on family law cases involving business disputes. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on trial experience, supported by mentorship in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent clients in all phases of litigation, including trial preparation, depositions, discovery, court appearances, and legal writing.Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.Conduct legal research using platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis.Handle cases involving family-business disputes in collaboration with the team.Build strong relationships with clients while delivering high-quality legal service. QualificationsLicensed to practice law in California.J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.Minimum 1+ years of experience in litigation, including pre-trial stages.Proven ability to prepare pleadings, motions, and make court appearances.Experience in discovery processes, including depositions.Strong legal writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Family law experience and trial preparation are pluses. About the FirmThis small yet dynamic firm is home to three attorneys and serves a mix of business clients and family law cases involving business disputes. The practice focuses on both plaintiff and defense work, with a primary emphasis on defense. What Sets Us Apart:Direct trial experience with mentorship.Friendly, supportive, and close-knit office culture.Flexible hybrid work schedule after onboarding.Bi-weekly team lunches, holiday parties, and team-building events. Work ExpectationsBillable Hours: 1,800 annually, with quarterly targets and flexibility to make up time as needed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.