What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at JRG Attorneys at Law?
Location: Salinas, Hollister, or Monterey, California
Compensation: $115,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person; hybrid work may be considered after the introductory period
JRG Attorneys at Law is a leading full-service law firm serving individuals, businesses, and public agencies throughout California’s Central Coast, with offices in Salinas, Hollister, and Monterey. We are known for delivering high-quality legal services while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace.
At JRG, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We provide attorneys with the resources, mentorship, flexibility, and professional support needed to build meaningful, long-term careers. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, professional excellence, strong client relationships, work-life balance, and community involvement.
JRG is seeking a litigation attorney with approximately three to five years of experience to join our growing civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience managing cases through the litigation process, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, law and motion, settlement negotiations, and trial.
This position offers the opportunity to handle meaningful and varied matters while working closely with experienced attorneys. The successful candidate will be given substantial responsibility, direct client contact, and opportunities to develop courtroom, case-management, and business-development skills.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a varied civil litigation caseload under appropriate supervision
- Develop case strategies and provide practical, results-oriented advice to clients
- Draft complaints, answers, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
- Analyze factual and legal issues and prepare clear, persuasive written work
- Work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff
- Assist with the development and maintenance of client relationships
- Participate in firm, professional, and community activities
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
- Approximately three to five years of civil litigation experience
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience with written discovery, depositions, and law and motion practice
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters efficiently
- Sound professional judgment and a commitment to excellent client service
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Trial, arbitration, or significant evidentiary-hearing experience is a plus
- Competitive compensation based on experience and performance
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements for qualifying positions
- Experienced administrative and practice support
- Opportunities for advancement, leadership, and mentorship
- Supportive, collegial, and team-oriented work environment
The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience, demonstrated skills, professional qualifications, and other job-related considerations. Performance-based bonus opportunities may provide additional compensation.
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, writing sample and references if available.
Salary : $115,000 - $150,000