Attorney | Litigation Remote

Litigation Associate Attorney

A California legal practice is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to manage civil litigation matters from intake through resolution. The position involves direct client communication, legal research, litigation strategy, drafting, discovery, hearings, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial work.

The primary profile calls for 10 to 15 years of attorney experience with substantial civil litigation experience, including experience as first or second chair in at least 20 California jury or non-jury trials. The practice is also willing to consider an attorney with approximately 5 to 7 years of experience who has meaningful, hands-on civil litigation experience and can independently navigate the litigation process.

Manage civil litigation matters from intake through resolution.

Develop litigation strategy in coordination with the Managing Partner and client.

Research California statutes, case law, regulations, and legal authorities.

Investigate facts and analyze legal issues.

Draft complaints, answers, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.

Maintain case files, deadlines, databases, billing records, and time entries.

Supervise and coordinate the work of a paralegal and legal assistant.

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Substantial civil litigation experience.

10 to 15 years of attorney experience.

Associate-level consideration: approximately 5 to 7 years of experience with substantial hands-on litigation experience.

Strong legal research, writing, analysis, negotiation, and oral communication skills.

Experience working with and supervising legal support personnel.

Proficiency with PDF editing software, cloud-based platforms, and other digital legal tools.

Experience with commercial landlord-tenant litigation, commercial unlawful detainer matters, and related real estate disputes is preferred.

The position is primarily remote, with no set number of required office days. A billable-hour bonus opportunity is available beyond the firm's minimum.

Benefits include company-paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance, eligibility after 90 days, paid vacation, a 401(k) with a 4% company match, internet reimbursement for remote work, and mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel outside Orange County.

The role reports to the Managing Partner and includes oversight of a paralegal and legal assistant.

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