California Associate Attorney

Overview

Los Angeles-based litigation firm focused on consumer rights advocacy and civil litigation under California law is seeking Associate Attorneys at varying levels of experience to join its litigation team in Los Angeles. Case responsibilities and team placement will be structured based on each attorney’s background, with defined paths for early-career litigators as well as attorneys with substantial trial and motions experience.

This role is intended as a long-term career track within the firm.

Responsibilities

Attorneys earlier in their careers

• Appear in California state court for hearings, trial calls, and final status conferences under the supervision of senior attorneys
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, and review opposing parties’ submissions
• Assist in preparing motions and supporting trial preparation
• Work directly with senior attorneys to build litigation skills across discovery, motions practice, and courtroom appearances

Attorneys with established litigation experience

• Independently prepare, draft, and argue substantive motions, including motions to compel and dispositive motions
• Take primary responsibility for case strategy and trial preparation on assigned matters
• Represent clients in hearings and trial calls with a high degree of autonomy
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys, with opportunities to take on greater case management responsibility over time

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in California (admission to the CA Bar required)
• Role can be remote with active CA Bar
• 1–5 years of legal experience, including relevant internships, clerkships, or law school clinics
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $130,000–$250,000 annually (DOE)
• Billing bonus of up to $20,000 (straightforward to earn)

Location

Los Angeles, California