Associate Attorney

NPAworldwide; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Irvine seeks a full-time Associate Attorney with 3–7 years of litigation experience to join our litigation practice. You will work closely with seasoned trial attorneys on significant cases from early strategy to trial preparation.

Our lean, high-performing environment values rigor, responsiveness, and excellence, with opportunities to handle cases nationwide in product liability, employment, and commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience required.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and judgment with ability to prioritize.
• Initiative, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities

• Play a hands-on role in all phases of litigation from strategy through trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, pleadings and motions.
• Coordinate with experts and prepare for depositions and trials.
• Manage discovery and document production.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization & judgment

Job description

Job Description

Growing Law firm in Irvineis seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of litigation experience to join our litigation practice.

Job Description

Growing Law firm in Irvineis seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of litigation experience to join our litigation practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with seasoned trial attorneys on significant litigation from early case strategy through trial preparation. In our lean, high-performing environment, associates are expected to think strategically, write persuasively, and take ownership of substantive work that directly impacts case outcomes.

We offer the caliber and trial strength of a larger firm with the focus, agility, and personal investment of a boutique litigation practice. Our attorneys defend complex cases across the country, including product liability, automobiles, consumer goods, industrial products, mass and toxic tort, employment litigation, business torts, and commercial litigation. We prepare every case to be defended through verdict and appeal, and we are intentional about building a team of exceptional lawyers who value rigor, responsiveness, and excellence.

Experience in consumer litigation, products liability, or employment law is especially valuable. Trial experience is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

You will play a hands-on role in all phases of litigation, including:

• Legal research and factual investigation
• Drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, and motions
• Coordinating with expert witnesses and consultants
• Drafting offensive discovery and responding to defensive discovery
• Taking and preparing for depositions
• Managing document review and production
• Preparing cases for trial and participating in trial work

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Our Ideal Candidate Brings

• 3-7 years of litigation experience
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent organization and judgment with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Initiative, strong communication skills, and the ability to excel in a demanding, fast-paced practice
• A clear commitment to building a long-term career in sophisticated, trial-focused litigation

Experience in consumer litigation, products liability, or employment law is especially valuable. Trial experience is strongly preferred.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Smaller firm with great advancement opportunities

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 150000

Salary Max: $ 220000

Currency Type: USD