Litigation Associate

What You’ll Do as the Litigation Associate

• Handle a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters including employment disputes, financial services defense, maritime claims, and commercial litigation
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Appear at hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and negotiations
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and prepare for trial

Must-Haves as the Litigation Associate

• At least 4 years of litigation experience in California
• Solid command of California civil procedure and courtroom experience
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating within a team

Nice-to-Haves as the Litigation Associate

• Experience with arbitration, particularly binding arbitration
• Background in maritime or securities litigation
• Litigation experience involving financial institutions or employers

Our Client Offers

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses up to 25% quarterly
• Fully employer-paid medical benefits, long-term care insurance, and three weeks of PTO
• Hybrid work schedule with three in-office days per week
• Transportation support, including parking or public transit reimbursement
• A longstanding culture of trust, mentorship, and exceptionally low turnover
• A defined path to partnership with hands-on mentoring from day one