Associate Attorney

DeHay & Elliston, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

DeHay & Elliston, LLP, a leading litigation firm located in Los Angeles, is looking for an experienced litigation attorney with a minimum of five years in the field. Active membership in the California State Bar is required. The role includes handling cases from initial contact to trial under guidance, preparing motions, and supporting trial efforts.

The firm offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $200,000 based on experience, along with a comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, health insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as a litigation attorney, with priority to two years in asbestos defense.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on cases from initial contact to trial under supervision.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Argue motions including dispositive motions.
• Take depositions from percipient and expert witnesses.
• Provide trial preparation and support.

Skills

Civil litigation or toxic tort/asbestos defense experience

Exceptional communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Self-starter with prioritization skills

Analytical skills

Independent and team working ability

Experience in billing

Education

Active Member of California State Bar

Job description

Qualifications and Skills

• Civil litigation or toxic tort/asbestos defense experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational, time management, research, and analytical skills.
• Must be a self‑starter with the ability to prioritize and proactively manage a large caseload.
• Ability and willingness to look at a problem from a new or different perspective and design a unique solution.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Experience in billing is required.

Job Duties

• Working up a case from initial client contact to trial (under the guidance of a supervising Partner).
• Preparing and responding to discovery.
• Preparing and arguing motions, including dispositive motions.
• Taking percipient and expert depositions.
• Trial preparation and support.

Experience and Requirements

• Attorney: 2+ years (Preferred)
• Active Member of California State Bar (Required)
• Full‑time

DeHay & Elliston, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join our LA office.

This position requires a candidate who is an active member of the California State Bar with a minimum of five years of experience as a litigation attorney, with priority given to attorneys with a minimum of two years working in asbestos defense.

The good faith, annualized salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000, depending on the candidate's overall experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law, such as education, training, and other responsibilities. The annual salary range listed is just one component of DeHay & Elliston’s total compensation and benefits package, which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, health, dental, and life & disability insurance, in addition to our 401(k) plan.