Civil Litigation Associate

Civil Litigation Attorney
Irvine, CA | In-person | $130,000-$165,000 DOE | ~1,600 billable hours
About the Firm. We're a growing Southern California litigation firm recently recognized as one of Orange County's Top Workplaces. Our team handles civil defense, business, and trust and estate matters for institutional and self-insured clients across the region. We've built a culture around excellent work, modern tools, and genuine work-life balance.
About the Role. We're adding a civil litigator with roughly 3-8 years of experience and a foundation in civil or insurance defense. You'll manage your own files from start to finish, including personal injury and premises liability matters, with direct client contact and real courtroom opportunity. Attorneys interested in trust and estate litigation can build that into their practice as well.
What You'll Need

• 3-8 years of civil or insurance defense litigation experience
• Working knowledge of personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation
• Ability to independently manage matters, deadlines, and a billable practice
• Strong written and verbal advocacy
• Active California State Bar license in good standing

Why This Firm

• Approximately 1,600 billable hours, far below the industry norm
• Meaningful litigation and trial experience, not just files that settle
• AI-enabled tools that cut administrative busywork
• Collaborative, supportive team recognized for workplace culture
• 401(k) with match, full medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, and PTO