Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney
hace 4 días
Huntington Beach
Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney Pay: Base Salary $176,000 – $206,000 per year (DOE), plus benefits and bonuses. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (primarily in-office with remote and in-person court appearances as needed) Overview: We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our dynamic team in Huntington Beach. This role involves handling a wide range of complex commercial litigation and advisory matters, including breach of contract, civil fraud, business torts, trademark, copyright and trade secret infringement, defamation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, employers’ side employment law, and construction matters. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, a client-focused mindset, and the ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision while delivering outstanding outcomes. Responsibilities • Independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including taking ownership of strategy, deadlines, and client communication., • Appear remotely and in-person in California state and federal courts; prepare and argue briefs, pleadings, motions, and discovery matters., • Draft, review, and ensure accuracy and compliance of all legal documents., • Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy and preparation., • Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients., • Prepare documentation, evidence, and trial materials; participate in trials, hearings, and depositions., • Manage case files, scheduling, and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Stay current on evolving laws and regulations affecting clients., • Collaborate with the team on complex strategies while driving day-to-day case progress autonomously., • 1,820 billable hour annual requirement Qualifications Required: • Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar license in good standing., • 5+ years of experience as a litigator in business/commercial litigation., • Proven ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision (self-starter with strong focus and initiative)., • Strong track record in legal drafting, negotiation, and successful client outcomes., • Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial preparation (first or second chair trial experience strongly preferred)., • Ability to practice in California state and federal courts., • Excellent research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills., • Proficiency with LexisNexis (or equivalent) and case management software (Clio experience a plus)., • Ability to thrive in a collaborative yet autonomous, fast-paced environment. Preferred: • Familiarity with intellectual property, employment defense, commercial landlord/tenant, or construction law., • Business contract drafting experience., • Entertainment Law experience (film, television, arts, media, music industry)., • Experience with entrepreneurship or small business clients., • Admission to Bankruptcy Court., • Post-judgment collections process. Benefits • Group medical plan through Blue Shield of California (PPO) with generous employer contribution toward premiums, • 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution, • Paid vacation: 2 week after first year; 3 weeks after second year, 4 weeks after third year, • Sick leave per California law, • Annual profit-sharing bonus (share of the firm’s profit pool after first full year with the firm), • Annual bonus potential based on performance (going over billable hour minimum by 200+ hours unlocks), • Referral bonus: 5% of billed and paid attorney time on any new client you refer Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. How to Apply: Please submit your resume with the subject line “Business Litigation Attorney Application - Huntington Beach, CA.”