Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Remote/Hybrid)

Overview

A mid-sized law firm recognized for excellence and innovation is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their award-winning litigation team. This role involves managing a variety of civil litigation matters including wrongful death, catastrophic injury, construction disputes, breach of contract/business disputes, and tort claims. The position offers opportunities to handle cases from inception through resolution, including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation cases independently and collaboratively
• Prepare pleadings, propound and respond to discovery
• Draft motions and legal briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel
• Appear in court and argue motions
• Attend mediations and arbitrations
• Participate in trial proceedings (trial experience preferred)

Requirements

• Admission to the California State Bar
• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience, including at least 1 year defending tort claims
• Experience preparing pleadings, discovery, motions, legal briefs, and depositions
• Proficiency in arguing motions and attending mediations and arbitrations preferred
• Strong communication and advocacy skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with team members
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Candidates may work fully remote or hybrid; remote candidates must reside in Southern California and be able to commute occasionally to Newport Beach or Encinitas offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $130,000 - $165,000 (actual compensation based on experience; excludes performance bonuses)
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Medical insurance (HMO/PPO) with employer-paid premiums up to 95% plus employer-funded HRA for PPO plans
• Dental insurance with employer-paid premiums up to 100%
• Vision coverage
• Wellness incentives including fitness discounts and rewards program
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Unlimited Time Off program
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

Location

• Southern California (Newport Beach or Encinitas offices)
• Fully remote and hybrid work options available for candidates residing in Southern California with occasional office attendance required