Associate Attorney

Civil Litigation Attorney

A well-established, multi-office law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing Woodland Hills office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated litigation matters while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of cases while working alongside experienced litigators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a civil litigation caseload from inception through resolution or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop effective case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal analysis on complex litigation issues.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Hybrid or remote work flexibility.
• Generous bonus opportunities.
• Clear path for career advancement and professional development.
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Continuing legal education and bar membership support.