Complex Litigation Attorney

Job Description Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Complex Litigation AttorneyCareer Consulting Partners has partnered with a boutique litigation firm based in the South Bay/Torrance, focused on high-stakes business, commercial, and real estate disputes. Their practice often involves complex matters such as partner and shareholder disputes, LLC member conflicts, and other sophisticated commercial litigation issues.We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 2 to 3 years of experience to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney who wants to sharpen their litigation skills, take on substantive assignments, and play an integral role in complex case work.What sets them apart is the diversity and depth of their cases — they do not handle insurance defense. Associates at their firm gain early and meaningful experience with courtroom appearances, strategic decision-making, and direct client interaction. They pride themselves on a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where attorneys are mentored closely and entrusted with real responsibility from day one.Duties:Handle all aspects of complex, high-exposure litigation, including case evaluation, strategy, discovery, mediations, hearings, and trial preparationDraft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and motionsConduct depositions and assist in witness preparationPerform legal research and draft analyses on nuanced legal issuesManage discovery, including document review and analysisCommunicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.Collaborate with partners and colleagues in a team-driven environmentRequirements:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive member of the California State Bar in good standing2–3 years of litigation experience, preferably business, commercial, or real estate litigation experience Familiarity with billing software and concurrent time entryStrong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skillsCourtroom experience, including arguing motions, depositions, or trial prep, is a plusMust be self-motivated and collaborative, with the ability to work independently when neededMaintain a 1600-hour annual billable requirementCompensation & Benefits:Medical & Profit Sharing PlanPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysCompensation: $130,000 - $165,000Plus performance commission/bonusesLocation:Torrance, California (90503)Hybrid after the acclimation periodPlease note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. xaygatp We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward