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Associate Attorney - Litigation

Jobot
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026
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Job details:
Urgently hiring Associate Attorney!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Kaing
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Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year


A bit about us:

Nuclear verdicts have made high-stakes litigation a defining challenge for corporate America. It is why leading companies across industries rely on my client in the toughest disputes and jurisdictions nationwide.

For an associate, that means you will not spend years on the sidelines waiting for a courtroom. Our Orange County team defends complex, high-exposure cases that actually go to trial, with associates taking on critical roles in the outcomes we deliver for clients.

You would be part of a national defense litigation firm that has represented more than half of the Fortune 500 and has over 250 attorneys and professionals in 19 offices across 14 states. The firm was recently identified as a top law firm for associates and distinguished for activities that drive job satisfaction in BTI Consulting's 2026 Associate Satisfaction A-Listers Survey of Law Firms Where Associates are Happiest.

Core defense litigation work in the Orange County office

General liability, transportation, construction, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, toxic tort, and environmental litigation for clients ranging from global corporations to local businesses.


Why join us?

What We Invest In You

We rival the largest firms in the areas we invest in, without asking you to sacrifice your life to get there. We do the right thing to support each other through different life stages while building rewarding careers. If you want to gain substantive experience and learn from lawyers who actually try cases, this is the place to do it.

Compensation: $130,000-$180,000 base salary, depending on experience
Retirement: Annual 3% 401(k) contribution, 100% vested from day one, plus eligibility for annual profit sharing based on firm performance contributed to your 401(k)
Flexibility: Hybrid remote or full-time onsite
Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 24/7 Teladoc access, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
Wellbeing: Free counseling and work/life specialist support through our Employee Assistance Program, plus Sibly digital coaching
Family: Paid maternity and paternity leave, Milk Stork support for nursing mothers who travel, and up to five days of paid bereavement leave
Growth: Mentorship, professional development, and different career paths. The firm has elected several new partners out of the Orange County office over the past couple of years.


Job Details

What You Will Do

Take and defend depositions
Prepare and argue motions in state and federal court
Develop case strategy alongside partners, including discovery planning, records analysis, client interviews, and witness preparation
Work directly with nationally recognized trial lawyers to prepare cases for trial
Handle research and briefing in complex litigation

What You Need

California bar license
0-6 years of litigation experience
Client-focused and collaborative approach
Critical thinking, strategic judgment, and instincts to think on your feet and work independently
Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
Ability to communicate with brevity and influence decisions

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