Litigation Associate Attorney

Litigation Associate Attorney (Business Litigation) | 3–6 Years

Orange County, CA (In-Office) | $155,000–$175,000 + Bonus

If you’re a business litigator with a few solid years under your belt—and you’re ready for more ownership, better mentoring, and higher-stakes work—this role is built for you.

At Focus Law, you won’t be buried in busywork. You’ll run meaningful pieces of sophisticated matters, work directly with clients, and sharpen your advocacy with a team that values precision, strategy, and follow-through.

About Focus Law

Focus Law is a business litigation firm in Orange County that protects business owners from betrayal and dishonest dealings—restoring their freedom to lead, innovate, and succeed. We’re selective about our cases, serious about results, and committed to building a team of high-caliber litigators who take pride in excellent work.

The Role

We’re hiring an Associate Attorney (Business Litigation) with 3–6 years of California litigation experience. You’ll handle substantive litigation work across the lifecycle of a case—from pleadings and discovery through law and motion, depositions, and trial prep—with the autonomy appropriate for your level and support where it matters.

This position is ideal for an associate who wants:

• A clear runway to greater responsibility and courtroom exposure
• Strong, practical mentorship (not micromanagement)
• A firm where high standards and team culture coexist
• Can hit the ground running and elevate the team.

Work Location: In person

$155,000 - $175,000

Depending on your experience, you will take lead responsibility for:

• Drafting and arguing law and motion (demurrers, motions to compel, protective orders, MSJs/MSAs, evidentiary motions, motions in limine, and other pretrial motions)
• Drafting and refining pleadings (complaints, answers, cross-complaints, amended pleadings)
• Driving discovery strategy and execution: written discovery, document review/production, meet-and-confer, discovery motions, and evidence development
• Conducting targeted legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/CEB and translating it into persuasive, usable work product
• Preparing case strategy materials and litigation plans; collaborating with senior attorneys on positioning, leverage, and settlement strategy
• Working with clients directly—developing trust, gathering facts efficiently, and delivering clear guidance

Required:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license (in good standing)
• 3–6 years of business/commercial litigation experience
• Strong writing skills—clear, structured, persuasive
• Confidence in managing deadlines and multiple matters without constant oversight
• Professional judgment, accountability, and a team-first mindset

Focus Law is a rapidly growing business law firm specializing in business litigation, with a strong emphasis on partnership, corporate, and shareholder disputes. We also handle transactional matters to meet clients’ diverse needs, providing a comprehensive suite of business legal services.

Based in Anaheim, we are recognized for our expertise in managing complex business legal issues while addressing the human aspects of clients’ situations. Our team is the foundation of our success—composed of individuals who bring exceptional energy, enthusiasm, and a positive “can-do” attitude to each day’s work.