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Litigation Associate Attorney
Woodland Hills (Los Angeles), California | Full-Time
About the Firm
Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP (FGMC) is a well-established law firm with a large civil litigation practice. We are expanding into the Los Angeles market and seeking talented attorneys to join our growing California practice. Our firm promotes a collaborative, team-oriented environment where attorneys have the opportunity to take on meaningful case responsibilities early, develop strong advocacy skills, and build lasting client relationships.
The Opportunity
FGMC is seeking an associate attorney with 2- 4 or more years of California civil litigation experience to join our expanding office in Woodland Hills. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing California practice group from the ground level, with tremendous room for professional development, increased responsibility, and career advancement.
Our civil litigation practice focuses on insurance defense, including premises liability, habitability claims, slip-and-fall, trip-and-fall, landlord-tenant disputes, and general negligence. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of case preparation, planning, management, and trial, including taking and defending depositions, motions practice, and appearing in court. Candidates with strong litigation fundamentals and a desire to grow their practice are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Required:
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 2 - 4 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases from inception through resolution
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a litigation team
• Familiarity with California state and federal court rules and procedures
Preferred:
• Experience in insurance defense litigation, premises liability, or general negligence
• Deposition and courtroom experience
• Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Everlaw or similar tools
Work Arrangement
This position is based in FGMC’s Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) office. As part of a new and growing team, initial in-person attendance is expected to build strong working relationships and team cohesion. There is potential for schedule flexibility as the practice develops.
Compensation
The good-faith estimated salary range for this position upon hire is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s skills, training, qualifications, and experience. This range reflects what the firm reasonably expects to pay at the time of hire.
In addition to base salary, associate attorneys are eligible for client-origination and performance-based productivity bonuses.
Benefits
FGMC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• California paid sick leave in accordance with state law
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing
• Identity theft protection
Equal Employment Opportunity
Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), disability (physical or mental), genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Notice to Applicants: In accordance with California law, FGMC will not request or consider your salary history in making employment or compensation decisions.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to:
Sasha Tovar
Marketing & Administrative Manager
Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000