Associate Attorney Civil Litigation

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

A well-established, boutique civil litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing practice. The firm is known for handling sophisticated litigation matters while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented environment where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility and exposure.

The Practice

The firm is a full-service civil litigation practice that represents a diverse client base, including corporations, businesses, and individuals.

Attorneys are not siloed by practice group. Associates have the opportunity to work across matters and expand into additional areas of interest as their practice develops. While the primary immediate need is support on a growing General Liability and Construction Defense docket, the firm also handles matters involving:

• General Liability Defense
• Construction Disputes / Construction Defect
• Business Litigation
• Complex Litigation
• Mass Torts & Class Actions
• Personal Injury Defense

The Role

This is a hands-on litigation role with the expectation that the associate can contribute quickly.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing general liability and construction defense cases
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Working directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
• Assisting with trial preparation and case strategy

• 1 years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Prior general liability or construction defense experience is a plus
  
  

Location & Work Model

• Hybrid or Remote
• Additional remote consideration for candidates dual‑barred in:
  • California & Texas
  • California & Nevada

The majority of work will involve California-based cases, though the firm also maintains a busy Texas practice.

Bar Admission

• Active California Bar license required
• Dual-barred (CA/TX or CA/NV) candidates are a plus
  
  

Compensation

• $130,000-$170,000 (DOE)
• Billable expectation: 150 hours per month / 1800 annually
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Unlimited PTO
• Bar dues and MCLE covered
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Responsibilities include:

Managing general liability and construction defense cases
Drafting pleadings, motions, and written discovery
Taking and defending depositions
Working directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
Assisting with trial preparation and case strategy


1 years of civil litigation experience preferred
Prior general liability or construction defense experience is a plus

Hybrid or Remote
Additional remote consideration for candidates dual‑barred in:
California & Texas
California & Nevada
The majority of work will involve California-based cases, though the firm also maintains a busy Texas practice.

Bar Admission
Active California Bar license required
Dual-barred (CA/TX or CA/NV) are a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.