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Associate Attorney

Klein & Wilson LLP
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

Company Description


For over 30 years, Klein & Wilson LLP (“K&W”) has consistently been recognized as one of the top business trial firms in Orange County. Located in Newport Beach, California, K&W is a boutique litigation firm with 10 attorneys who devote 100% of their practice to litigation. The firm represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, trade secret misappropriation, and legal malpractice cases. K&W does not handle insurance defense cases.


Role Description


K&W is looking for an experienced attorney with 6-15 years of litigation experience to join the firm’s team. The ideal candidate has excellent research and writing skills, is highly ethical, hard-working, and has the desire to become a top trial lawyer. The firm offers generous compensation along with a manageable 1,600 annual billable hours requirement. The salary range for this position is $254,000-$278,000 in base salary, plus participation in the firm’s bonus structure and benefits.


Requirements

  • Admitted to the California State Bar
  • J.D. from an ABA-approved law school
  • Demonstrated history of hard work and professionalism
  • Excellent research and writing abilities

Salary : $254,000 - $278,000

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