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About the Opportunity
A small, growing boutique firm with a tight-knit team is looking to add a sharp litigator at the Senior Associate or Counsel level. This is a genuine partnership-track role for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client relationships, and a sustainable workload. The firm handles sophisticated cross-border commercial and IP disputes in U.S. courts, frequently representing international clients.
Position Details
Title: Senior Associate or Counsel
Location: Los Angeles/Orange County or San Francisco Bay Area preferred; role is primarily remote
Track: Clear path to partnership
Billable hours target: 1,200 hours per year
What You'll Work On
Federal and state commercial litigation, including contract and business disputes
Patent and trademark litigation
Cross-border matters involving international discovery, Hague Convention service, and enforcement of foreign judgments
Full-cycle case management: pleadings, discovery, motions, and hearings
What We're Looking For
Experience: 5–15 years of civil litigation with a strong commercial disputes track record
Bar admission: Active California Bar member in good standing; admission to the Northern and/or Central District of California required
Credentials: Strong academic background expected
Skills: Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy; ability to independently manage complex matters
Pluses: IP litigation experience; federal clerkship; additional bar admissions (NY, TX, DC); Mandarin fluency; interest in cross-border work
Ideal fit: A skilled attorney seeking quality work and work/life balance — well-suited for, among others, a working parent with strong credentials who wants a rigorous but manageable practice
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: Minimum $150,000, with compensation determined by experience and seniority
Bonuses: Transparent, hour-based bonus structure; meaningful upside for every 100 hours above the 1,200-hour target
Work arrangement: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person appearances and projects in the LA/OC or Bay Area
Growth: Genuine equity and leadership opportunity as the firm scales
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