Associate Attorney - California

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney – Construction Defect / Business Litigation

Roseville or Irvine, California

$130,000 – $180,000+ DOE | Monthly Bonus Program | Hybrid Flexibility

Plante Huguenin Launi Kahn LLP (“PHLK”) is a growing civil litigation and business law firm with offices and attorneys servicing California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, and Texas. We are seeking a motivated litigation associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Roseville or Irvine office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful litigation experience, strong mentorship, direct client interaction, and a long-term growth path with a respected regional firm.

What You’ll Work On:

Our practice focuses primarily on:

Construction defect litigation
Real estate and business disputes
Complex civil litigation
Builder and developer representation

Associates are given substantive responsibility and hands-on litigation experience, including:

Depositions
Court appearances
Law and motion practice
Mediations

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have:

5+ years of civil litigation experience
Strong legal writing and analytical skills
Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice
The ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively with partners and staff
Construction defect, real estate, and/or business litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Dual licensure in Arizona, Nevada and/or Texas is a plus, but not required.

Why Join PHLK?

We believe good attorneys do their best work when they are supported, respected, and given opportunities to grow. We offer:

Competitive compensation
Monthly billable hour bonus program
Annual discretionary bonuses
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
401(k) with firm safe harbor contribution
A collegial and team-oriented work environment

PHLK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and professional workplace for all employees and applicants.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples.