Junior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Boutique Litigation Firm — Downtown Los Angeles, CA

About the Firm

A well-regarded boutique litigation firm founded in 2010 and based in Downtown Los Angeles. The firm represents businesses and entrepreneurs in complex litigation across a broad range of practice areas including business litigation, real estate litigation, class action defense, sports and entertainment law, insurance coverage, product liability, appellate practice, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial collections. The attorneys here are known for being responsive, strategically minded, and genuinely invested in client outcomes.

The Role

This is a full-time Junior to Mid-Level Associate Attorney role. You will work closely with partners and senior associates on a variety of civil litigation matters, assisting with all phases of litigation from inception through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings
• Making court appearances and attending depositions and mediations
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Working directly with partners in a collaborative boutique environment

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of relevant civil litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Hands-on experience drafting motions, managing discovery, and making court appearances is a strong plus
• Experience in one or more of the firm's practice areas is a strong plus
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple matters effectively
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and genuine interest in growing with the firm
• J.D. from an accredited law school (Top 100 preferred)
• Active admission to the California State Bar

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

$150,000 to $190,000 depending on experience

Bonus Structure

• Monthly bonus for billable hours above 150 hours per month
• Origination bonuses ranging from 10% to 20% for clients brought to the firm
• Historically these incentives have increased associate compensation by approximately 7% to 15% above base annually
• Annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Medical insurance (Blue Shield) — firm covers 75% of employee premiums and 25% of dependent premiums
• Dental and vision insurance (Guardian)
• Free life insurance with $25,000 death benefit; optional supplemental life insurance available
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of continuous employment
• 16 paid days off annually (9 PTO, 6 sick leave, 1 floating holiday); PTO increases after 5 years
• Firm-observed paid holidays
• Fully paid parking or fully reimbursed monthly Metro pass
• Laptop and home office equipment provided
• $1,000 annual marketing reimbursement for CLE events, networking, and professional conferences

Work Schedule

• Hybrid — 3 days in office per week with full flexibility to choose your own days; no advance approval required
• Business casual attire; casual Fridays

Culture & Growth

• Direct partner mentorship and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Opportunity to build your own book of business over time
• Active social committee — past events have included Dodger games, food tours, escape rooms, trivia nights, and community volunteer events