Litigation Associate (5+ Years) | Professional Sports, Business Disputes

About the role

Crew is hiring a Mid-to-Senior Litigation Associate for a growing boutique litigation firm representing businesses, professionals, and other high-profile clients, including organizations in professional sports, in complex civil disputes. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with at least five years of litigation experience who enjoys taking ownership of cases, handling substantive litigation work independently, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing written discovery in active civil litigation and probate-related disputes
• Taking and defending depositions with limited supervision
• Drafting, opposing, and arguing motions, including dispositive motions, in California state courts
• Appearing independently at hearings and court proceedings
• Overseeing cases through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and resolution
• Communicating directly with clients and helping guide overall case strategy
• Mentoring and supervising junior attorneys on active matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California Bar and good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation, probate litigation, or comparable litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Prominent ability to independently manage deadlines, caseloads, and competing priorities
• Excellent client-facing communication and interpersonal skills

About the Firm

This is a growing Southern California litigation boutique with offices in both Los Angeles and Orange County. The firm focuses on complex civil business litigation, probate and trust disputes, professional liability matters, and appellate work. Its clients include businesses, professional organizations, law firms, individuals, and entities associated with professional sports. The culture is collaborative, intellectually curious, and litigation-focused. Attorneys are given substantial responsibility, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to build sophisticated practices while working alongside experienced trial lawyers.