Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation

California Job Shop; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 172,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for a hybrid/remote position focusing on civil litigation. The role requires strong analytical skills and legal writing proficiency while managing a caseload in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-approved school, and up to 5 years of relevant experience. Compensation is competitive within the range of $125,000 - $180,000, complemented by benefits. Opportunities for mobility and court appearances are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of civil or insurance defense litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the California or Nevada State Bar.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues and develop defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct depositions and communicate with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Stress management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-approved law school

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation. Location: Hybrid/Remote in California.

This role demands strong analytic skills, proactive legal strategy development, effective client communication, and the stamina to perform thoroughly and timely a variety of case management tasks.

Practice Areas

• Auto Liability
• General Liability
• Premises Liability
• Medical/Dental Malpractice
• Professional Liability

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal and factual issues, conduct thorough legal analysis and research, and independently develop and present well‑founded defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare or draft pleadings, discovery requests, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Conduct depositions of various parties as required by each case.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
• Correspond and coordinate regularly with clients’ adjusters and representatives regarding the status of the case.
• Liaise professionally with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co‑counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases. Make court appearances as required.
• Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Accurately log and record billable hours and tasks in compliance with firm and client billing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an excellent, ABA‑approved law school.
• 0‑5 years of civil or insurance defense litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar and/or Nevada State Bar.
• Exceptional legal writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced legal environment, managing a caseload with varying deadlines and priorities effectively.
• Must be able to appear in court and attend court hearings either in person and virtually.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications and adeptness with computers, and other legal technology or software.
• Responsive and punctual in all communications.
• Mobile and available travel between offices, courtrooms, client meetings, and other legal settings.
• Must be able to read and review high volume of documents and records and type lengthy documents.
• Demonstrated capability to manage stress and handle high‑pressure situations typical of a demanding legal practice.

Compensation

DOE, Range: $125,000 - $180,000, plus benefits.

Location: Remote in California, with San Diego, Long Beach, Corona, San Francisco, Los Gatos, and Santa Ana Offices.