Description:
About Gourjian LawGourjian Law provides high-caliber legal representation with a focus on real estate, business, and bankruptcy law. We are distinguished by our commitment to client care, long-term relationships, and delivering practical legal solutions that support our clients' business goals. Our clients include entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business owners who rely on us for both transactional guidance and complex litigation.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Litigation Attorney with at least five years of experience to join our team in Glendale, CA. This attorney will manage a caseload of business and real estate litigation matters, including contract disputes, partnership/shareholder actions, and commercial real estate conflicts. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate in court, a precise writer, and a strategic advisor who can handle cases from inception through resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in business and real estate litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, mediations/arbitrations, and trial preparation
- Draft clear, persuasive, and well-researched motions, briefs, and correspondence
- Develop and implement case strategies, budgets, and timelines
- Advise clients on risks, strategy, and likely outcomes; maintain consistent communication
- Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and motion arguments
- Collaborate with paralegals and junior attorneys to ensure efficient case progress
- Maintain accurate daily time entries in Clio Manage and meet a 1,600-hour annual billable requirement
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
- Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in business and/or real estate disputes
- Strong experience in discovery, depositions, and motion practice; trial experience (first or second chair) preferred
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Proficiency in Clio Manage or similar case management software
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: $160,000 depending on experience
- Billable Requirement: 1,600 hours annually
- Benefits: Health insurance reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan, bar dues, CLE, and parking reimbursement
- Additional Compensation: Discretionary performance-based bonus
- Time Off: Paid vacation and firm-recognized holidays
