Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense (Los Angeles) A well-established boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of two years of recent civil litigation defense experience to join its downtown Los Angeles office. While a background in public entity defense, insurance defense, or business litigation is preferred, it is not required. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to set your own in-office schedule following an initial onboarding period. The firm offers strong mentorship, fully paid top-tier benefits, and a clear, structured path for professional development and advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage general public entity defense, insurance defense, or business litigation cases from inception to resolution

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery

Take and defend depositions; attend hearings, mediations, and trials

Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel

Qualifications:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school; CA Bar in good standing

2+ years of civil litigation experience

Excellent legal writing, communication, and organizational skills

Comfortable handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations

Trial experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary with generous bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision

Hybrid schedule

Collaborative culture with growth potential and partner track

To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at - All communication is confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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