Business Litigation Associate
Newport Beach, CA Direct-Hire $137000.00 - $250000.00 Hybrid

Job Description

Business Litigation Associate - Newport Beach, CA

Salary: $137,000-$250,000 (DOE)
Billable Target: 1,900
Schedule: Primarily in-office (across from Fashion Island); hybrid flexibility considered

Join a respected Newport Beach law firm known for its collaborative culture, modern technology, and diverse litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator to work across multiple practice areas, grow under experienced partners, and advance toward partnership in a supportive, tech-forward environment.

  • Handle a mix of business, real estate, probate, and employment counseling matters

  • Manage cases from pleadings through resolution, including motion practice, discovery, and appearances

  • Support several partners and gain exposure to high-quality, varied work

  • 2+ years of litigation experience (business, real estate, probate, or employment counseling)

  • Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

  • Comfortable handling hearings, client interaction, and multiple case types

  • Real advancement potential - partnership potential with long-term stability

  • Highly modernized environment: full cloud infrastructure, upgraded iManage, and next-gen billing, phone, and desktop systems

  • Comprehensive benefits: 20+ medical plan options, dental, vision, life (2x salary), pet insurance, and 401(k) with profit sharing

  • Parking covered and a collaborative, down-to-earth team

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -102025-407838