Associate Attorney

Salisian LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Fully paid parking or reimbursed Metro pass

Billable hour credit for marketing/networking

Billable hour credit for article writing

Business casual attire

Casual Fridays

Job summary

A boutique litigation firm based in Los Angeles is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Associate Attorney to manage litigation cases in state and federal courts and arbitration. The role requires 3-8 years of civil litigation experience and includes tasks such as preparing pleadings and taking depositions. This is a hybrid position that offers flexibility in work location, competitive compensation between $150,000 - $225,000, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of civil litigation experience required.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from initiation to completion in state and federal courts and arbitration.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings.
• Argue motions in court and make other court appearances.
• Interface with clients and build client relationships.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in trials.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school (Top 50 preferred)

Admission to the California State Bar

Job description

Company Description

Salisian LLP is a boutique litigation firm founded in 2010. The firm represents clients in complex litigation and at any stage of enterprise development, in practice areas that include business litigation, real estate litigation, business formation and development, commercial collections, sports and entertainment law, bankruptcy litigation, insurance coverage, class action defense, and appellate practice. The attorneys at Salisian LLP are known for being responsive, reliable, and strategically-minded, committed to achieving client success.

Role Description

This is a full-time Mid-Senior Level Associate Attorney role with Salisian LLP. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing litigation cases from initiation to completion in state and federal courts and arbitration, including preparation and drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings, arguing motions in court and making other court appearances, interfacing and building relationships with clients, taking and defending depositions, and preparation for and participation in trials. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office location in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from initiation to completion in state and federal courts and arbitration.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings.
• Argue motions in court and make other court appearances.
• Interface with clients and build client relationships.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in trials.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years civil litigation experience required.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school (Top 50 preferred).
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Fully paid parking, or fully reimbursed monthly Metro pass
• Billable hour credit for marketing/networking (100 hours/year)
• Billable hour credit for article writing (50 hours/year)
• Business casual attire in the office except Fridays
• Fridays are casual days

Compensation

• $150,000 - $225,000 base salary per year.
• Monthly bonus for billable hours above 150 hours per month.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Origination bonuses ranging between 10% - 20% for clients brought to Firm.

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071. Flexible work from home options available.