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Commercial Litigation Attorney - Hybrid in Newport Beach

Date Posted: 12 October 2026

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Job Description

Commercial Litigation Attorney: High-Caliber Disputes with Hybrid Flexibility in Newport Beach

Our client, a highly regarded Orange County law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of experience for its Newport Beach, California office. The firm represents companies, investors, and entrepreneurs in complex business disputes, including contract, partnership, real estate, and unfair competition matters.

This is a hybrid role. You will split your week between the Newport Beach office and home, with direct partner mentorship and meaningful responsibility on every matter.

What You'll Do

  • Manage commercial litigation matters from case intake through trial or resolution
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs in state and federal court
  • Take and defend depositions and argue law and motion matters
  • Develop case strategy alongside partners and communicate directly with clients
  • Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation

What We're Looking For

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
  • 3+ years of commercial or business litigation experience
  • Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating as part of a team
  • Midsize or large firm experience preferred

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $160,000 to $230,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
  • Sophisticated work for business clients in one of Orange County's premier legal markets
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
  • Clear path for long-term growth

Ready to take on sophisticated commercial disputes in Newport Beach? Apply today or reach out to me directly.

To learn more about this opportunity or any of our other openings, please contact: Hashly Bellido at hashly.bellido@gogpac.com or call/text me at 651-352-6829. You can also confidentially email me your resume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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