Attorney At Law

DescriptionNational High‑End Trial Firm Seeks Litigation AssociateAbout Firm & Position:A nationally recognized trial firm with a multi‑office footprint is hiring a Litigation Associate to handle complex injury and toxic tort matters, as well as commercial disputes. The associate will join a close‑knit team of courtroom‑focused trial lawyers known for high‑stakes verdicts and a track record in catastrophic injury, products liability, and toxic tort cases. The culture emphasizes collaboration, trial readiness, and end‑to‑end ownership of cases.Litigation Associate Responsibilities:Manage 5-20 cases from A-Z in state and federal court, including pleadings, written discovery (with in‑house discovery support), depositions, pre‑trial preparation, and trial.Draft complaints, discovery requests/responses, deposition outlines, pre‑trial filings, and trial materials; coordinate experts and fact witnesses.Take and defend depositions; prepare clients and witnesses for testimony.Collaborate with in‑house law & motion and discovery teams (role does not require heavy motion practice).Appear in court for case management, evidentiary hearings, and pre‑trial conferences; support trial teams during trial.Maintain organized case workflows, deadlines, and strategic plans in alignment with supervising partners.Hours:This is a trial‑focused environment. Hours are steady overall, with longer days during trial. Perks:Sophisticated work and consistent courtroom experience.Strong culture with family‑style team environment and mentorship.We’ve had multiple successful placements at this firm with long tenure and positive feedback. One attorney celebrated 9 years and another 5 years!Multi‑office platform with national litigation footprint.Salary: $160,000 - $225,000 (DOE) Discretionary year‑end bonus based on firm performance and individual contribution.Benefits:Full medical benefits; 50% coverage for dependents.401(k) with 4% match.14 days PTO.Paid parking.Firm‑paid cell phone/laptop.RequirementsAttorney licensed in California (active, in good standing).About the Robert Half Legal Recruiter:I’m a legal recruiter at Robert Half Legal in the local market, with 11+ years supporting attorney placements across Southern California. I will keep your inquiry confidential and facilitate a streamlined process with the hiring team.Job typePerm