Associate Attorney

Nelson Connects; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and 401(k) with company match

Monthly health & wellness stipend

Cell phone & mileage reimbursement

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Nelson Connects is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation to join our Los Angeles area team. This in-office role requires handling civil litigation matters with focus on defense, discovery, depositions, and motions. The attorney will manage cases, draft pleadings, and maintain client relationships.

Ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, California Bar membership, and strong research/writing skills. Hybrid flexibility and a lower billable-hour target are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, ideally with defense-side employment litigation.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial prep.
• Represent clients in court hearings, conferences, depositions, and other proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conduct electronic legal research.
• Develop case strategies, prepare witnesses, organize exhibits, and support trial preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and responsive service.
• Work with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
• Maintain approximately 1,800 billable hours annually.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Client relations

Court appearances

Written advocacy

Job description

Associate Attorney – Litigation

Location:
Los Angeles County/Calabasas – In office as needed but there is no full-time
requirement to be in-office. Expectation is as needed to perform your job.
Hybrid flexibility with sister office in the Bay Area.

Salary:
$140,000–$150,000, depending on experience

Billable
Hours: 1,800 annually (150 per month)

A boutique
employment and litigation firm is looking for an experienced Associate Attorney
to join its team in Calabasas/Los Angeles County. This is a great opportunity
for an attorney who enjoys litigation, takes ownership of their cases, and
wants to build strong client relationships while growing with a boutique firm.

Ideal candidate
has 3–5 years of litigation experience in defense side employment law. Experience on the defense side of legal malpractice, personal injury or similar civil litigation claims will also be considered.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial case
  assessment through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion
  practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court hearings, conferences,
  depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs,
  discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conduct electronic legal research.
• Develop case strategies, prepare witnesses, organize
  exhibits, and support trial preparation.
• Build & maintain strong client relationships
  through clear communication and responsive service.
• Work closely with other attorneys, paralegals, and
  support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities
  while maintaining high-quality work.
• Maintain approximately 1,800 billable hours annually,
  a lower requirement than many larger firms.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, ideally with employment litigation on the defense side.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion writing, and court appearances.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients.
• A self-sufficient, organized approach to managing cases and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with the team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $140,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
• Medical and 401(k) with a company match.
• Monthly health and wellness stipend.
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
• Hybrid flexibility and flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs and court-related responsibilities.

Why Join our firm?

Join a boutique litigation firm
where you can take ownership of your work, build lasting client relationships,
and continue developing your litigation skills. With a manageable billable-hour
target and flexibility around your schedule, this is an opportunity to build
your career without the demands of a traditional large law firm.

Please note: Candidates
must be based in Los Angeles County and able to commute to court appearances,
depositions, and other in-person legal responsibilities as needed.

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