Mid Level Litigation Attorney Jobs
Mid level litigation attorney jobs go to attorneys ready to own case strategy, lead depositions and motion practice, and guide junior associates with limited partner oversight. Openings run 32% remote or hybrid across Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Jobot, Epic, and Morrison Foerster hiring at this level now.
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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Position Overview
Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4–7 years of experience to join a well-established California law firm with a sophisticated business-focused litigation practice. The firm represents businesses, business owners, individuals, emerging companies, and nonprofits across California and offers a collegial, collaborative environment with an emphasis on professional development, meaningful responsibility, and work-life balance.
The Litigation Associate Attorney will join the firm’s General Litigation practice and handle sophisticated matters through all phases of litigation. The practice encompasses a broad range of complex business disputes, including matters involving corporate formation, acquisitions and sales, intellectual property, real estate, construction, breach of contract, fraud, and interference with contractual relationships. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators and trial attorneys while taking significant ownership of matters and developing strategic, practical advocacy skills. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and exceptional research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings
- Draft and argue high-quality dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including demurrers and motions for summary judgment
- Draft pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery requests, and discovery responses
- Take and defend depositions and assist with preparing witnesses for depositions and hearings
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis regarding complex business disputes
- Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
- Manage matters through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness outlines, and coordination with experts
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to develop litigation strategy and efficiently manage cases
- Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and third-party vendors
- Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines while exercising sound judgment and maintaining high-quality client service
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Experience managing cases through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaborative and client-focused approach
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Strong judgment and ability to take ownership of matters with minimal supervision
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $175,000–$210,000, commensurate with experience. The firm offers a supportive and collegial work environment, sophisticated litigation experience, opportunities for professional growth, and reasonable workload expectations designed to support a fulfilling professional and personal life.
Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Position Overview
Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4–7 years of experience to join a well-established California law firm with a sophisticated business-focused litigation practice. The firm represents businesses, business owners, individuals, emerging companies, and nonprofits across California and offers a collegial, collaborative environment with an emphasis on professional development, meaningful responsibility, and work-life balance.
The Litigation Associate Attorney will join the firm’s General Litigation practice and handle sophisticated matters through all phases of litigation. The practice encompasses a broad range of complex business disputes, including matters involving corporate formation, acquisitions and sales, intellectual property, real estate, construction, breach of contract, fraud, and interference with contractual relationships. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators and trial attorneys while taking significant ownership of matters and developing strategic, practical advocacy skills. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and exceptional research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings
- Draft and argue high-quality dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including demurrers and motions for summary judgment
- Draft pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery requests, and discovery responses
- Take and defend depositions and assist with preparing witnesses for depositions and hearings
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis regarding complex business disputes
- Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
- Manage matters through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness outlines, and coordination with experts
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to develop litigation strategy and efficiently manage cases
- Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and third-party vendors
- Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines while exercising sound judgment and maintaining high-quality client service
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Experience managing cases through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaborative and client-focused approach
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Strong judgment and ability to take ownership of matters with minimal supervision
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $175,000–$210,000, commensurate with experience. The firm offers a supportive and collegial work environment, sophisticated litigation experience, opportunities for professional growth, and reasonable workload expectations designed to support a fulfilling professional and personal life.
Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
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- Jobot21
- Epic9
- Morrison Foerster6
- Rivkin Radler LLP2
- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP2
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- Staffing & Recruiting21
- Law & Legal Services19
- Technology & Software10
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Consulting & Professional Services6
Mid Level Litigation Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level litigation attorney job?
Lead with the complexity of matters you have handled independently, not just the volume. Highlight depositions you took first-chair, motions you drafted without significant revision, and any client contact you managed directly. Tailor your resume to show ownership of outcomes, and make sure your writing sample reflects your current skill level, not work from your first year.
Which companies hire mid level litigation attorneys?
Companies hiring mid level litigation attorneys right now include Jobot, Epic, and Morrison Foerster, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of Am Law firms building out their associate ranks, regional firms replacing departing seniors, and in-house legal teams that want attorneys who can handle disputes without heavy outside counsel supervision.
Are there remote mid level litigation attorney jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are less common in litigation than in transactional practice given court appearances and depositions. About 32% of mid level litigation attorney openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at firms that allow associates to work from home on research and drafting days while appearing in-person for hearings.
How do I move up to a mid level litigation attorney role?
The move from junior to mid level happens when you shift from executing tasks to owning outcomes. Build toward taking first-chair depositions, managing discovery strategy independently, and producing work product that requires minimal partner revision. Attorneys who reach mid level fastest tend to seek out complex commercial or contested matters early, build a specialty, and demonstrate measurable judgment on case decisions, not just diligence.
Which industries hire the most mid level litigation attorneys?
Mid Level litigation attorney roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to generate sustained litigation demand through regulatory exposure, contract disputes, and employment matters, which creates consistent openings for attorneys who can handle substantial matters with limited supervision.