seeking an Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience to join its West Los Angeles office. This position is ideal for a California-licensed attorney who wants to develop hands-on litigation and trial experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Handle civil litigation defense matters from case inception through trial
Make court appearances and attend hearings
Draft pleadings and motions
Handle written discovery
Take and defend depositions
Participate in mediations and settlement proceedings
Assist with pre-trial preparation and trials
Communicate directly with clients and help manage client relationships

Required Qualifications

Active State Bar of California license
Ability to commute to or relocate to the Los Angeles, CA 90064 area
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in civil litigation defense

Preferred Qualifications

1+ year of civil litigation experience
Experience with litigation tasks such as discovery, depositions, motions, court appearances, mediation, or trial preparation
Defense-side litigation experience is highly desirable

Compensation

Base salary: $130,000–$200,000 per year, depending on legal experience
Billing-based bonus program
Annual performance bonus
Partnership track and support for client development

Benefits

Medical insurance, including plans requiring zero employee contribution
Dental reimbursement up to $1,000
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings account options
Parental leave
Flexible schedule and remote-work opportunities
Professional training and mentoring

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidate will be a California-barred Associate Attorney with approximately 1+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably representing defendants. Candidates should have exposure to discovery, depositions, motions, court appearances, mediation, and/or trial preparation.