Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation
$125k - $155kFull-time
Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Junior Associate Attorney (Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation)
Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown / Mid-Wilshire)
Direct Counsel | Permanent Role
Direct Counsel is partnering with a growing litigation firm in Los Angeles (Koreatown / Mid-Wilshire) seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to become the firm’s first full-time associate , working closely with leadership and gaining hands-on experience across both criminal defense and civil litigation matters .
Why This Role Stands Out- Immediate hands-on experience in both courtroom and litigation work
- Opportunity to grow into substantive, high-impact cases
- Direct mentorship from firm leadership
- Flexible work structure depending on your practice focus
Criminal Defense:
- Gradually take on court appearances (hearings, status conferences, etc.)
- Assist with case preparation and strategy
Civil Litigation:
- Draft pleadings, answers, and motions
- Handle discovery (drafting & responses)
- Conduct legal research and prepare memos
- Support litigation involving matters often tied to criminal events (e.g., assault, battery)
General:
- Work closely with firm leadership to develop litigation skills
- Take on increasingly substantive and complex work over time
- 1–3 years of experience (open to up to 4 years for strong candidates)
- Strong legal writing and research skills
- Experience or interest in civil litigation and/or criminal defense
- Trainable, motivated, and growth-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a smaller, entrepreneurial firm environment
- On-site preferred for candidates interested in courtroom exposure
- Hybrid/remote flexibility for candidates focused on civil litigation work
- Structure depends on the mix of criminal vs. civil responsibilities
- Salary Range: $125,000 – $155,000/yr
- Benefits and Discretionary Performance-Based Bonuses
This is a great opportunity for a junior attorney looking to accelerate their career , gain real courtroom exposure, and work on meaningful cases in a supportive, growth-focused environment .
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