Associate Attorney - Litigation

Associate Attorney – Litigation

Build your litigation practice while representing a diverse range of business, insurance, nonprofit, and individual clients. Join an established California law firm known for direct, results-driven advocacy, with opportunities to handle challenging legal matters and work alongside experienced attorneys.

Salary of $120,000–$150,000 annually.

Exposure to litigated and non-litigated matters.

Opportunities to work with legal professionals across major California markets.

Hands-on experience with case strategy, discovery, arbitration, and trial preparation.

A collaborative team focused on effective client representation.

Manage assigned litigation matters and develop case strategies.

Represent clients in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.

Coordinate investigations, review evidence, and evaluate liability, damages, and settlement exposure.

Advise clients and claims personnel on case developments and legal issues.

Prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials.

Maintain accurate case records and meet deadlines and professional standards.

Meet the firm's requirement of 160 billable hours per month.

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Active California State Bar membership in good standing.

Approximately 1–5 years of legal experience.

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills.

Professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Prior litigation experience involving discovery, motions, case preparation, or courtroom proceedings.

Experience managing multiple legal matters and competing deadlines.

Familiarity with evaluating claims, liability, damages, and settlement exposure.