Associate Attorney

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ashley Hunt Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: Boutique law firm in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to join a respected firm at a pivotal moment in its growth. With multiple senior partners planning for retirement, the incoming partner will have the opportunity to inherit work, expand their practice, and play a key role in the firm’s future leadership. We offer a collaborative environment, sophisticated matters, and the autonomy to build and grow your practice. Job Details Litigation Partner (Lateral) – 10+ years of experience required Compensation: $250,000 – $300,000 base, commensurate with experience and portable business Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Litigation Partner with 10+ years of sophisticated litigation experience to join our growing practice. This is a strategic lateral opportunity for an attorney who wants to play a meaningful role in the future of the firm. As part of our long-term succession planning, several senior partners are approaching retirement, creating an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished litigator to step into a leadership role, expand their practice, and help shape the next generation of the firm. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage complex matters from strategy through trial. A portable book of business is preferred but not required for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution or trial Serve as lead counsel in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and trials Develop litigation strategies and oversee case management Build and maintain strong client relationships while expanding the firm’s client base Mentor and supervise associates and junior attorneys Collaborate with firm leadership on practice growth and strategic initiatives Ideal Experience Extensive experience in business litigation Experience handling probate or trust litigation matters Trial experience and demonstrated ability to manage complex disputes Portable book of business or demonstrated ability to develop client relationships Desirable but Not Required Experience in labor and employment litigation Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Active membership and good standing with the applicable state bar 10+ years of litigation experience at a law firm or similar environment Strong courtroom presence, strategic thinking, and case management skills Proven ability to manage client relationships and business development initiatives Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobots Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy