What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate Attorney position at KnowHireMatch?
Pay: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Job description:
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Qualifications
Why You'll Love Working Here
Job description:
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a nationally recognized litigation platform and work alongside seasoned trial lawyers
- Hands-on reps across the full litigation lifecycle: discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial prep
- Multiple California offices to choose from: Los Angeles, Orange County (Santa Ana), or San Francisco
- Strong comp range depending on location and experience
- Growth supported through training, CLE reimbursement, marketing budgets, and bonus potential
- On-site in California with office options in Los Angeles, Orange County (Santa Ana), or San Francisco
- Must be actively licensed in California
- Must have 2 years litigation experience (ideal range is 2 through mid-level)
- Our client is a national litigation powerhouse representing businesses and individuals in high-risk disputes nationwide. Their teams are known for professional standards, strong mentorship, and meaningful trial experience
- Manage a caseload of litigated matters from intake through resolution
- Drive trial prep: case strategy, discovery planning, records review, witness workups, and client interviews
- Take and defend depositions and support expert discovery when needed
- Draft and argue motions and support hearing preparation
- Conduct legal research and write clear, persuasive briefs
- Communicate with clients and keep matters moving with urgency and accuracy
- Collaborate closely with a strong litigation team while owning your assignments
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 2 years litigation experience (defense preferred but not required if the experience is comparable)
- Strong writing, research, and practical judgment in fast-moving cases
- Confident deposition and motion practice skills (or clear readiness to grow into them)
- Professional, client-facing communication and the ability to work independently
Why You'll Love Working Here
- High-caliber matters with real litigation reps and meaningful responsibility
- Support for professional development: training, CLE reimbursement, marketing budgets
- Performance recognition through bonuses and merit consideration
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, parental leave, 401(k), and profit sharing
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $125,000 - $170,000