Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney

Woodland Hills, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time


A well-established California law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Woodland Hills team.


This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 1-5 years of civil litigation experience who wants to take on substantive work, develop strong litigation skills, and work alongside experienced attorneys on complex matters.


The firm handles a broad range of civil litigation and defense matters on behalf of businesses, insurers and other clients throughout California.

What You'll Do

• Assist with litigation matters from inception through resolution
  
  
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and other legal documents
  
  
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
  
  
• Take part in written discovery and depositions
  
  
• Assist with hearings, mediations and trial preparation
  
  
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and other parties
  
  
• Work closely with senior attorneys while taking increasing responsibility for your cases
  
  
• Manage deadlines and case files effectively
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 1-5 years of civil litigation experience
  
  
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
  
  
• Strong legal research and writing skills
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
  
  
• Strong communication and analytical skills
  
  
• Deposition experience is a plus
  
  
• Experience with general liability, toxic tort, insurance defense, product liability or other complex civil litigation is preferred
  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work environment
  
  
• Substantive litigation experience
  
  
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys
  
  
• Increasing responsibility and case ownership
  
  
• Exposure to complex civil litigation matters
  
  
• Collaborative professional environment
  
  
• Competitive compensation and benefits
  
  

If you're a California attorney with 1-5 years of litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow your practice while maintaining some flexibility, I'd be interested in speaking with you.


For confidential consideration, send your resume to Zach Zink at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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.