Mid-Level Litigation Attorney

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 the opportunity 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. Collaboration with experienced partners and team members provides a strong platform for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, tort claims, and other civil matters
• Develop and implement legal strategies
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Manage discovery processes
• Take and defend depositions
• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel
• Appear in court to argue motions and attend mediations and arbitrations
• Participate in trial proceedings as needed

Requirements

• Admission to the California State Bar
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience, including at least 1 year defending tort claims
• Experience preparing pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery, drafting motions and legal briefs, taking and defending depositions, client and opposing counsel communication, and court appearances
• Proficiency in arguing motions and attending mediations and arbitrations preferred; trial experience is a plus
• 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 (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, or Riverside Counties)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $140,000 - $165,000 (actual compensation based on experience; excludes performance-based 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 (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Riverside Counties) for remote candidates
• Hybrid and fully remote work options available

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. All applications are treated with confidentiality.