Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense
- business Retail Options, Executive Search
- directions_car Los Angeles
- workFull-time
Note: This position requires employees to work a hybrid schedule at the Los Angeles, CA office.
Note: You must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 4 year of civil litigation experience. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-regarded civil litigation defense firm with a longstanding presence across California and Nevada. Known for its supportive and collaborative environment, the firm provides its attorneys with resources to grow their practice while maintaining work-life balance. They pride themselves on professional development, mentorship, and offering meaningful trial and case-handling experience from the outset.
Job Description
- Serve as primary handling attorney on civil litigation defense cases
- Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and pre-trial preparation
- Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize on case development and resolution
- Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence
- Participate in occasional trial preparation and proceedings
- Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates
- Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support
Qualifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in California
- At least 4 year of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense side)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with court rules, calendaring, and civil procedure in state and federal courts
- Ability to manage caseload independently and meet billable hour requirements
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Competitive salary range plus bonuses
- Hybrid flexibility with an attorney cohort in the San Francisco office
- Billable bonus structure ($120/hour over 1,860 hours)
- Firm-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 4% match after six months
- Unlimited PTO policy (billable requirements apply)
- Parental leave and flexible work options
- Onboarding buddy, attorney mentor, and regular CLE/pro bono opportunities
- Long-term growth potential with a clear partnership track
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
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Place of work
Los Angeles
United States of America
Employer profile
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Local radius
- Glendale
- Hollywood
- Pasadena
- East Los Angeles
- Koreatown
- El Monte
- Downey
- Inglewood
- Burbank
- Universal City
Job ID: 9531583 / Ref: da3137442e72a956929bece1297d107c