Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Partnership track

Medical insurance

Dental reimbursement

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in West Los Angeles, CA 90064, seeks a California-licensed civil litigation defense attorney to join the West Los Angeles office.

This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities to develop litigation experience in a dynamic, team-focused environment. Ideal candidates will have strong written and oral advocacy, be able to manage client relationships, and actively participate in court appearances, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trials.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license required.
• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and case preparation.

Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances and hearings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery and conduct depositions.
• Participate in mediations and settlement discussions.
• Assist with pre-trial preparation and trial.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client communication

Litigation strategy

Court appearances

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

• Established civil litigation defense firm with offices in San Francisco, West Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Napa Valley.


• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented environment.


• Strong focus on professional development, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Location: West Los Angeles, CA 90064

Schedule: Full-time | Hybrid

About The Firm

• Established civil litigation defense firm with offices in San Francisco, West Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Napa Valley.


• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented environment.


• Strong focus on professional development, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Position Overview

• Seeking a California-licensed civil litigation defense attorney to join the West Los Angeles office.


• Opportunity to develop and expand litigation experience in a dynamic environment.


• Position is available immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances and litigation proceedings.


• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.


• Manage discovery and conduct depositions.


• Participate in mediations and settlement matters.


• Assist with pre-trial preparation and trial.


• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

What the Firm Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.


• Competitive base salary based on experience.


• Generous bonus program tied to annual billing metrics.


• Additional annual performance bonus.


• Partnership track with client-development support.


• Paid medical insurance, including plans with zero employee contribution.


• Dental reimbursement of up to $1,000.


• Vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.


• 401(k) with employer matching, vested immediately upon enrollment.


• Supportive training and mentoring.


• Flexible scheduling and paid time off.

Requirements

• Active California State Bar license required.


• At least 1 year of civil litigation experience preferred.


• Strong interest in civil litigation defense.


• Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Los Angeles, CA 90064.


• Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable law.

Ideal Candidate

• Motivated litigation attorney looking to grow within a collaborative firm.


• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.


• Comfortable working directly with clients and handling litigation responsibilities.


• Interested in long-term professional growth and a potential partnership opportunity.