Associate Attorney – Business, Real Estate & Commercial Litigation

Pay: $180,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected California law practice handling sophisticated litigation, business, and real estate matters.
• Work directly with privately held companies, investors, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals on impactful legal matters.
• Gain exposure to a diverse practice that combines litigation with transactional work.
• Enjoy meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to manage complex cases.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Hybrid work flexibility with excellent medical benefits and 401(k) matching.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in Calabasas, California, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and partial remote flexibility.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the California State Bar and have 5+ years of litigation experience. Experience with business, commercial, real estate, or corporate transactional matters is highly preferred.

About Us

We are a well-established California law practice dedicated to helping businesses, real estate owners, investors, trusts, and individuals navigate complex legal matters. Our attorneys provide strategic, practical counsel while building long-term client relationships through exceptional service and results. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Advise clients on business, commercial, and real estate disputes and transactions.
• Negotiate settlements and business agreements.
• Prepare and review corporate governance documents, operating agreements, partnership agreements, bylaws, and related legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies that align with clients' business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while working collaboratively with the legal team.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with business litigation, commercial litigation, real estate law, or corporate transactions preferred.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated legal matters across multiple practice areas while enjoying a collaborative culture that values initiative, professionalism, and career growth. We offer meaningful work, direct client exposure, hybrid flexibility, and the chance to build a long-term career with a respected California legal team.

JPC-1619

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license, 5+ yrs of litigation or real estate transactional exp

Required Years as Associate: 5+

Additional context:

• Relocation - Yes (candidate expense)

• Packages - No

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 5 to 6 years: $180,000 to $200,000

• 7 to 9 years: $200,000 to $235,000

• 10+ years: $235,000 to $275,000

Submission Email: Name / Cornelius -

cornelius@thecalaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique California law firm seeking a litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience handling business, commercial, real estate, and related matters. California Bar required. Hybrid opportunity based in Calabasas.

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney – Business, Real Estate & Commercial Litigation

• Location: Calabasas, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience:5+

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