Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense

Location: Hybrid West Los Angeles CA
Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-time Position available immediately
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a strong competitive compensation package designed to support long-term growth and retention:

Competitive base salary aligned with legal experience
Paid medical insurance including plan options with zero employee contribution
Dental reimbursement up to $1000 annually
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with employer match vested immediately upon enrollment
Generous bonus structure including:
- Bonuses tied to annual billing metrics (often prepaid throughout the year)
- Additional annual performance-based bonus
Partnership track with guidance and support for client development

The Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a well-established civil litigation defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its West Los Angeles office. This opportunity is well suited for a California-licensed attorney who is eager to continue developing litigation skills in a collaborative team-oriented environment that values mentorship professionalism and long-term career growth.

Attorneys in this practice are given meaningful responsibility direct client exposure and hands-on litigation experience while working closely with experienced partners and senior attorneys.

Role Overview

The Associate Attorney will support and manage civil litigation defense matters across all stages of litigation. This role provides the opportunity to strengthen core litigation skills take ownership of assignments and build trusted client relationships in a supportive and growth-oriented firm culture.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:

Handle court appearances and substantive motion practice
Draft pleadings and manage written discovery
Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
Support pre-trial preparation and trial proceedings
Serve as a key point of contact for clients maintaining clear and professional communication
Manage assignments with attention to detail deadlines and strategic objectives

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.

Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
Strong legal writing analytical and oral advocacy skills
High level of professionalism reliability and sound judgment
Stable work history demonstrating commitment and progression

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)

Candidates with the following background will be viewed as particularly strong:

2 years of civil litigation experience
Experience handling discovery depositions and motion practice
Comfort interacting directly with clients and opposing counsel
Interest in long-term growth partnership track and business development

Who Thrives in This Role

Attorneys seeking hands-on litigation experience and increasing responsibility
Professionals who value collaboration mentorship and quality legal work
Litigators looking for a stable long-term platform with advancement opportunities

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense Location: Hybrid West Los Angeles CA Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience) Status: Full-time Position available immediately Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship Compensation ...

Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense

Location: Hybrid West Los Angeles CA
Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-time Position available immediately
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a strong competitive compensation package designed to support long-term growth and retention:

Competitive base salary aligned with legal experience
Paid medical insurance including plan options with zero employee contribution
Dental reimbursement up to $1000 annually
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with employer match vested immediately upon enrollment
Generous bonus structure including:
- Bonuses tied to annual billing metrics (often prepaid throughout the year)
- Additional annual performance-based bonus
Partnership track with guidance and support for client development

The Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a well-established civil litigation defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its West Los Angeles office. This opportunity is well suited for a California-licensed attorney who is eager to continue developing litigation skills in a collaborative team-oriented environment that values mentorship professionalism and long-term career growth.

Attorneys in this practice are given meaningful responsibility direct client exposure and hands-on litigation experience while working closely with experienced partners and senior attorneys.

Role Overview

The Associate Attorney will support and manage civil litigation defense matters across all stages of litigation. This role provides the opportunity to strengthen core litigation skills take ownership of assignments and build trusted client relationships in a supportive and growth-oriented firm culture.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:

Handle court appearances and substantive motion practice
Draft pleadings and manage written discovery
Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
Support pre-trial preparation and trial proceedings
Serve as a key point of contact for clients maintaining clear and professional communication
Manage assignments with attention to detail deadlines and strategic objectives

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.

Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
Strong legal writing analytical and oral advocacy skills
High level of professionalism reliability and sound judgment
Stable work history demonstrating commitment and progression

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)

Candidates with the following background will be viewed as particularly strong:

2 years of civil litigation experience
Experience handling discovery depositions and motion practice
Comfort interacting directly with clients and opposing counsel
Interest in long-term growth partnership track and business development

Who Thrives in This Role

Attorneys seeking hands-on litigation experience and increasing responsibility
Professionals who value collaboration mentorship and quality legal work
Litigators looking for a stable long-term platform with advancement opportunities

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

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

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Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Job Summary

Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense

Location: Hybrid West Los Angeles CA Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience) Status: Full-time Position available immediately Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a strong competitive compensation package designed to support long-term growth and retention:

Competitive base salary aligned with legal experience

Paid medical insurance including plan options with zero employee contribution

Dental reimbursement up to $1000 annually

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer match vested immediately upon enrollment

Generous bonus structure including:

Bonuses tied to annual billing metrics (often prepaid throughout the year)

Additional annual performance-based bonus

Partnership track with guidance and support for client development

The Opportunity

Attorneys in this practice are given meaningful responsibility direct client exposure and hands-on litigation experience while working closely with experienced partners and senior attorneys.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:

Handle court appearances and substantive motion practice

Draft pleadings and manage written discovery

Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses

Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations

Support pre-trial preparation and trial proceedings

Serve as a key point of contact for clients maintaining clear and professional communication

Manage assignments with attention to detail deadlines and strategic objectives

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.

Active member of the California State Bar in good standing

Strong legal writing analytical and oral advocacy skills

High level of professionalism reliability and sound judgment

Stable work history demonstrating commitment and progression

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)

Candidates with the following background will be viewed as particularly strong:

2 years of civil litigation experience

Experience handling discovery depositions and motion practice

Comfort interacting directly with clients and opposing counsel

Interest in long-term growth partnership track and business development

Who Thrives in This Role

Attorneys seeking hands-on litigation experience and increasing responsibility

Professionals who value collaboration mentorship and quality legal work

Litigators looking for a stable long-term platform with advancement opportunities

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense

Location: Hybrid West Los Angeles CA Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience) Status: Full-time Position available immediately Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a strong competitive compensation package designed to support long-term growth and retention:

Competitive base salary aligned with legal experience

Paid medical insurance including plan options with zero employee contribution

Dental reimbursement up to $1000 annually

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer match vested immediately upon enrollment

Generous bonus structure including:

Bonuses tied to annual billing metrics (often prepaid throughout the year)

Additional annual performance-based bonus

Partnership track with guidance and support for client development

The Opportunity

Attorneys in this practice are given meaningful responsibility direct client exposure and hands-on litigation experience while working closely with experienced partners and senior attorneys.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:

Handle court appearances and substantive motion practice

Draft pleadings and manage written discovery

Take and defend depositions of parties and witnesses

Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations

Support pre-trial preparation and trial proceedings

Serve as a key point of contact for clients maintaining clear and professional communication

Manage assignments with attention to detail deadlines and strategic objectives

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.

Active member of the California State Bar in good standing

Strong legal writing analytical and oral advocacy skills

High level of professionalism reliability and sound judgment

Stable work history demonstrating commitment and progression

Location: Hybrid West Los Angeles CA
Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-time Position available immediately
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship

Location: Hybrid West Los Angeles CA
Compensation: $130000 $200000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-time Position available immediately
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship