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Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

$125k - $155k

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
Key Responsibilities

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
What We’re Looking For
  • 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
Work Arrangement
  • 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
Compensation
  • 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 .

Apply confidentially by sending your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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