Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Associate Attorney

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team to handle professional liability, securities, and civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate will manage cases from intake through resolution, provide strong legal analysis and advocacy, and represent clients in FINRA arbitrations, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings. This role requires effective case management, strategic litigation planning, and close collaboration with partners, clients, and support staff to achieve favorable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil, securities, and professional liability matters from intake through resolution, including FINRA arbitrations and regulatory matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Develop and implement discovery strategies, supervise document review, prepare and defend depositions, and coordinate with expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue pretrial motions; prepare trial exhibits, witness outlines, and trial binders; assist in jury selection and trial presentation.
• Provide clients with practical, timely advice on dispute resolution, regulatory exposure, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, and paralegals to meet deadlines, manage case budgets, and maintain client communication.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff when appropriate and contribute to business development and client relationship efforts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice in CA
• 1+ years of litigation experience preferred; experience in professional liability, securities litigation, or FINRA matters strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with civil litigation procedures, discovery, motions practice, hearings, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills; ability to write clear, persuasive briefs and client communications.
• Familiarity with FINRA arbitration rules, securities regulatory frameworks, and professional liability defense strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-service skills, with high attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Prior experience in a law firm environment and some trial or arbitration experience preferred.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Bonus

Growth Path

Mentorship

Hybrid

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/16/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$100000 - $150000 USD per year