Litigation Associate

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Hahn Loeser is a midsize, Mansfield‑certified law firm with nine offices across multiple states. We serve clients across a broad range of practice areas while maintaining our Midwest roots and a collaborative, respectful culture. We offer our attorneys competitive benefits, robust professional development opportunities—including in‑house trainings and CLEs—strong administrative support, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement.

About the Role

Hahn Loeser & Parks is seeking a litigation associate with 1–2 years of consumer defense experience to join its San Diego office. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on trial experience representing auto manufacturers in warranty matters, with meaningful involvement in cases that regularly proceed through trial.

Associates in this group work closely with experienced trial attorneys and are supported throughout the litigation process, from early case strategy and discovery through trial preparation and courtroom proceedings. The firm emphasizes mentorship and practical training, ensuring associates are not simply staffing cases, but actively developing courtroom skills in a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior litigator seeking real trial exposure, strong guidance, and a supportive team culture at a firm known for sophisticated litigation and attorney development.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent research, analytical, and brief writing skills
• Experience handling all aspects of discovery, including drafting and revising discovery, and responding to and objecting to discovery disputes, is needed
• Must be comfortable with juggling multiple projects and deadlines
• CA bar admission is required (no exception)

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, and relevant skills. If your salary expectation is outside this range, we still encourage you to apply. Associates are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hahn Loeser is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment free from barriers and bias, where diverse perspectives and talents are valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.