Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Location: Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days Per Week In-Office

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney Associate to join a highly regarded law firm specializing in subrogation and civil litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with 4+ years of experience seeking substantive case responsibility, professional growth, and exceptional earning potential.

The firm operates on a plaintiff-side contingency-fee model and offers a highly competitive bonus structure.


All associates have earned total annual compensation in the $200K range over the past several years , inclusive of base salary and bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation and subrogation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Handle depositions, court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate liability and damages, and negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare cases for trial and manage litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership required.
• 4+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.
• Strong experience in discovery, motion practice, depositions, and case management.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively.
• Preferred: Prior experience in subrogation litigation is highly desirable but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Substantial performance-based bonus opportunities , offering significant additional earning potential.
• Proven compensation history: All associates have earned total annual compensation in the $200,000+ range over the past several years , including base salary and bonuses.
• Opportunity to benefit from the firm's successful contingency-fee practice.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and long-term care insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Collegial work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Why Join?
Join a successful litigation practice offering meaningful case responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and a compensation structure that rewards performance. This is an attractive opportunity for attorneys seeking strong earning potential without sacrificing professional development.