Litigation Associate - Los Angeles; San Diego; or San Francisco, CA

About the role

A growing Am Law 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join its Southern California litigation practice. This opportunity is available in Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco and offers a hybrid flexible schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized platform with significant hands-on litigation responsibility, direct client exposure, and long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions and assist with trial preparation.
• Handle motion practice, court appearances, and settlement negotiations.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys across the firm's national platform.
• Utilize e-discovery tools and technology to efficiently manage litigation matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active California Bar admission required.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Trial preparation, deposition, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Experience with e-discovery software.
• Strong advocacy, legal writing, research, and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranging from $165,000-$190,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), HSA/FSA options, PTO, sick leave, and transportation/parking assistance.
• Collaborative culture focused on attorney development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
• Opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience and case ownership within a nationally respected platform.

Join an Am Law 200 firm with more than 700 attorneys across 30 offices in the United States, Ireland, and Mexico.