Associate Attorney Entry Level

We are a boutique California-based Plaintiff civil litigation law firm in Los Angeles focusing on construction defect real estate and high value litigation cases primarily representing homeowners HOAs property owners and business owners. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 05 years of experience to join our dynamic growing team. This is a hybrid role. The position is well-suited for a highly motivated early-career attorney who wants hands-on responsibility client exposure and the opportunity to grow alongside a fast-moving entrepreneurial collaborative team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Firms partners and senior attorneys the Associate Attorney will perform duties customarily expected of an associate attorney practicing construction defect law including but not limited to the following:

1. Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct legal research and analysis on assigned matters
• Draft pleadings discovery motions memoranda and correspondence
• Summarize statutes regulations case law and discovery materials
• Assist in handling matters through all phases of litigation including pre-litigation discovery law and motion mediation arbitration settlement trial and post-resolution tasks

2. Case Handling & Litigation Support

• Prepare assigned matters for mediations inspections hearings depositions and court appearances
• Handle all aspects of discovery requests
• Review organize and analyze documents and records
• Attend take and defend depositions hearings and proceedings (in person or remotely as required)
• Maintain organized electronic case files and comply with firm procedures

3. Client & Relationship Support

• Participate in client communications meetings and status updates
• Assist with client intake preliminary case evaluation and conflict checks
• Work collaboratively with support staff experts consultants and vendors
• Represent clients professionally and ethically at all times

4. Case Management & Administrative Collaboration

• Assist with calendaring deadlines filings and service of documents
• Follow established systems and workflows to ensure timely filings and client communications
• Participate in internal meetings training and professional development

5. Professionalism Ethics & Firm Culture

• Practice law in compliance with all applicable laws court rules and the California Rules of Professional Conduct
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional discretion
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with clients colleagues staff and third parties
• Contribute positively to a collaborative team-oriented work environment

6. Intangibles

• Positive enthusiastic collaborative problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial risk-tolerant driven and ambitious disposition
• Fearless advocacy
• Team oriented driven and problem-solving attitude and disposition
• Strong sense of humor and passionate desire to achieve results are a must

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing (required)
• 0 to 5 years of legal experience (construction defect experience preferred but not required)
• Strong legal research writing communication and organizational skills
• Client and results driven attitude and demeanor
• Strong public speaking and oral advocacy skills
• Willingness to learn take initiative and accept feedback