Senior Litigation Attorney – Business & Commercial Litigation

Pay: $250,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join one of California's premier litigation teams handling high-stakes business, commercial, real estate, trade secret, intellectual property, securities, and complex civil litigation matters.
• Work alongside deeply experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated cases for corporate, professional, entrepreneurial, and high-net-worth clients.
• Step into a role built for a serious litigator who wants meaningful case responsibility, strong mentorship, and exposure to major disputes.
• Be part of a growing team that values exceptional writing, strategic thinking, courtroom ability, and winning outcomes.
• This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to practice at a high level without being boxed into one narrow litigation lane.

Location: This is an on-site role based in Irvine, California, offering the opportunity to work closely with a highly accomplished litigation team in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of litigation experience, with strong business litigation, commercial litigation, complex civil litigation, or closely related experience. California Bar admission and strong legal writing, motion practice, discovery, and case strategy experience are required.

About Us

We are a highly respected California litigation firm known for handling complex, high-value matters across business litigation, real estate disputes, trade secrets, intellectual property, securities litigation, insurance litigation, employment litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and other sophisticated civil matters. Our attorneys are experienced trial lawyers who take pride in strategic advocacy, excellent written work, and strong client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex business, commercial, real estate, trade secret, intellectual property, securities, and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, discovery motions, and other substantive litigation filings.
• Manage written discovery, document review, depositions, expert discovery, and case development.
• Analyze legal issues, develop litigation strategy, and work directly with partners on high-stakes matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
• Take ownership of files while collaborating with a senior litigation team.
• Deliver polished, persuasive, and strategic legal writing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience with business litigation, commercial litigation, complex civil litigation, real estate litigation, trade secrets, intellectual property litigation, securities litigation, or related matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, and discovery experience.
• Deposition, mediation, arbitration, hearing, or trial preparation experience preferred.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on substantial, high-impact litigation matters rather than routine volume-based files.
• You will be surrounded by experienced litigators who value excellence, preparation, and strong advocacy.
• You will have the opportunity to grow as a strategist, writer, advocate, and trial attorney.
• You will join a team that is respected for its results, professionalism, and commitment to winning for clients.
• You will be part of a growing firm where strong attorneys can build long-term careers.

JPC-1055

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license, 5+ yrs of business or commercial litigation experience. "If a lawyer is constantly changing law firms, that is not something that we are looking for."

• Nice to haves:trial exposure, deposition experience, high-stakes litigation background, and experience representing businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, or corporate clients.

• Additional context: Relocation- [likely]. Packages - [likely]

• Salary Bands:

  • 5 to 7 years directly relevant litigation experience: $250k to $280k

  • 8 to 10 years directly relevant litigation experience: $280k to $315k

  • 11 to 15 years directly relevant litigation experience: $315k to $350k

  • Exceptional candidate with strong trial, complex litigation, or portable client value: could justify top of range

Submission Email: Name / Edward:

ES@callahan-law.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Elite Irvine litigation firm hiring a senior litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience. Role focuses on complex business/commercial litigation, including real estate disputes, breach of contract, trade secrets, IP, securities, and broader civil litigation. On-site, high-comp role for strong California litigators with excellent writing, motion practice, and case strategy skills.

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• Client job title: Senior Litigation Attorney – Business & Commercial Litigation

• Location: Irvine, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On site

• Experience: 5

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Attorney, Commercial Litigation Attorney, Business Litigation Attorney, Complex Litigation Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Real Estate Litigation, Trade Secrets, IP Litigation, Securities Litigation, Breach of Contract, Motion Practice, Discovery, Depositions.

• # of hires needed: 1

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• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details):5+ yr atty, up to $350k tho., irvine