Business Litigation Attorney | $175K-$200K + Bonus | Hybrid
Job Description
You’ve done the work. You’ve carried the strategy. Now it may be time for the role that actually gives you the ownership.
Business Litigation Attorney - Trial Focused
Compensation: $175,000 – $200,000 base DOE + performance-based bonus opportunity
Focus Law is looking for a Business Litigation Attorney who wants more than another litigation job.
This is a high-ownership, trial-focused role for an attorney who is ready to lead cases, drive strategy, work directly with business owners, and help clients protect what they’ve built during high-stakes disputes.
This is not a backseat litigation role. You will be trusted to manage matters, advise clients, appear in court, develop case strategy, and move cases forward with confidence and sound judgment.
Why This Role Stands Out
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Own business litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Work directly with business owners and decision-makers
- Lead case strategy, not just execute assignments
- Handle pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, mediations, trial preparation, and trial when appropriate
- Take on meaningful courtroom and client-facing responsibility
- Join a respected Orange County litigation firm with room for long-term growth
- Work in a hybrid environment after the initial onboarding period
- Earn a competitive base salary of $175,000 – $200,000 + bonus opportunity
About Focus Law
Focus Law is a respected Orange County business litigation firm representing business owners in complex disputes.
Our clients come to us during some of the most stressful and consequential moments in their professional lives. We help them protect what they’ve built, navigate conflict with clarity, and move forward with confidence so they can continue to lead, innovate, and succeed.
We are not a high-volume settlement firm. We prepare cases strategically and thoroughly, with the expectation that we may need to take them through trial when appropriate.
What You’ll Do
- Manage business litigation matters from start to finish
- Lead litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, mediations, trial preparation, and trial
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
- Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
- Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, manage discovery, and evaluate case risk
- Work with experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and internal team members
- Delegate effectively to support staff and keep matters moving
- Maintain accurate and timely billing entries
What We’re Looking For
- Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
- 5–7+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably business litigation
- Experience managing cases with a meaningful level of ownership
- Courtroom experience, including hearings, motions, trials, arbitrations, or similar proceedings
- Strong legal writing, research, analysis, and advocacy skills
- Ability to work directly with business owners and decision-makers
- Ability to work independently while also operating within a collaborative firm structure
- Strong judgment, professionalism, and client-service instincts
This May Be a Strong Fit If You Are
- A business litigator at a small or mid-size firm who is ready for more ownership
- An attorney who wants to lead cases instead of simply supporting them
- Someone who enjoys strategy, client counseling, and courtroom advocacy
- A litigator who values autonomy, structure, collaboration, and high standards
- Someone who wants to help build the next stage of a growing litigation practice
Benefits & Perks
Focus Law currently offers:
- Monthly medical stipend
- Monthly Wi-Fi stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Firm-provided laptop
- Flexible approach to time off and scheduling
- U.S. holidays observed
The firm is actively working toward offering firm-wide health insurance and a retirement plan within the next 12 to 18 months.
How to Apply
Apply directly through LinkedIn or send your resume to:
- A brief note about your interest in the role is welcomed, but not required.