Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 150000 - 200000
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Note: This position requires employees to work a hybrid schedule at the Los Angeles CA office.
Note: You must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 4 year of civil litigation experience. If you do not meet this requirement please do not schedule a call as it will be canceled.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-regarded civil litigation defense firm with a longstanding presence across California and Nevada. Known for its supportive and collaborative environment the firm provides its attorneys with resources to grow their practice while maintaining work-life balance. They pride themselves on professional development mentorship and offering meaningful trial and case-handling experience from the outset.
Job Description
- Serve as primary handling attorney on civil litigation defense cases
- Manage all stages of litigation including discovery depositions court appearances mediations and pre-trial preparation
- Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize on case development and resolution
- Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence
- Participate in occasional trial preparation and proceedings
- Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates
- Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support
Qualifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in California
- At least 4 year of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense side)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with court rules calendaring and civil procedure in state and federal courts
- Ability to manage caseload independently and meet billable hour requirements
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Competitive salary range plus bonuses
- Hybrid flexibility with an attorney cohort in the San Francisco office
- Billable bonus structure ($120/hour over 1860 hours)
- Firm-paid health dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 4% match after six months
- Unlimited PTO policy (billable requirements apply)
- Parental leave and flexible work options
- Onboarding buddy attorney mentor and regular CLE/pro bono opportunities
- Long-term growth potential with a clear partnership track
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
JPC-300
CA bar license. 4 years civil litigation experience on defense or plaintiff side
Submissions: Caron and Vanessa / EM: / cc
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Name - Associate Attorney Civil Lit Defense - Phillips Spallas - 300 - Source
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
