Business Litigation Attorney

We are looking for a Business Litigation Attorney to support a legal team in Santa Clarita, California on a contract basis. We need a CA barred attorney to support a broad range of contested matters involving commercial, real estate, probate, and trust disputes. This contract position is well suited for an attorney with at least two years of civil litigation experience who can contribute across case development, written advocacy, and discovery. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with lead counsel and play a meaningful part in advancing complex litigation matters from early assessment through ongoing case strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare motions, pleadings, and other litigation filings with careful attention to legal strategy, factual support, and procedural requirements.

• Conduct legal research and develop written analysis to support case positions, hearings, and dispute resolution efforts.

• Manage discovery activities, including drafting requests, preparing responses, reviewing produced materials, and identifying key evidence.

• Assist in briefing for contested matters involving business, real estate, probate, and trust-related claims.

• Collaborate with supervising counsel on case planning, argument development, and day-to-day litigation priorities.

• Review case documents, correspondence, and records to help assess claims, defenses, and litigation risk.

• Support hearing and court preparation by organizing materials, refining arguments, and meeting filing deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Active California Bar license in good standing.

• At least 2 years of experience handling civil litigation matters.

• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, pleadings, and other substantive litigation documents.

• Strong legal research and analytical writing skills, including experience preparing briefs.

• Practical knowledge of discovery procedures and document review in contested matters.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Experience working on business litigation matters; exposure to real estate, probate, or trust disputes is valued.

Compensation

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