Associate Attorney

SagePaths; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Blue Shield)

Dental and vision insurance (Guardian)

Life insurance with $25,000 death bene

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (16 days)

Paid holidays

Parking or Metro pass

Equipment provided

Marketing reimbursement

Job summary

SagePaths, a boutique litigation firm in Downtown Los Angeles, seeks a mid to senior level Associate Attorney for a full‑time position. You will independently manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration, with direct client contact and growth potential.

The base salary ranges from $180,000 to $250,000, plus a structured bonus program and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Hands‑on experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, taking depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation required
• Experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas is a strong plus
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage a substantial caseload independently
• Self‑starter with a collaborative mindset and interest in growing with the firm
• Active admission to the California State Bar

Responsibilities

• Independently managing cases from inception through resolution
• Drafting and arguing motions, pleadings, and discovery in state and federal courts
• Taking and defending depositions
• Interfacing directly with clients and building long-term client relationships
• Preparing for and participating in trials
• Contributing to firm growth through business development and origination

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Caseload management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Associate Attorney

Boutique Litigation Firm — Downtown Los Angeles, CA

About the Firm

A well-regarded boutique litigation firm founded in 2010 and based in Downtown Los Angeles. The firm represents businesses and entrepreneurs in complex litigation across a broad range of practice areas including business litigation, real estate litigation, class action defense, sports and entertainment law, insurance coverage, product liability, appellate practice, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial collections. The attorneys here are known for being responsive, strategically minded, and genuinely invested in client outcomes.

The Role

This is a full-time Mid to Senior-Level Associate Attorney role. You will independently manage litigation cases from initiation through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration, with direct client contact and a clear path to business development and firm growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Independently managing cases from inception through resolution
• Drafting and arguing motions, pleadings, and discovery in state and federal courts
• Taking and defending depositions
• Interfacing directly with clients and building long-term client relationships
• Preparing for and participating in trials
• Contributing to firm growth through business development and origination

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant civil litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Hands‑on experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, taking depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation required
• Experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas is a strong plus
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage a substantial caseload independently
• Self‑starter with a collaborative mindset and interest in growing with the firm
• J.D. from an accredited law school (Top 100 preferred)
• Active admission to the California State Bar

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

$180,000 to $250,000 depending on experience

Bonus Structure

• Monthly bonus for billable hours above 150 hours per month
• Origination bonuses ranging from 10% to 20% for clients brought to the firm
• Historically these incentives have increased associate compensation by approximately 7% to 15% above base annually
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 100 billable hour credit per year for marketing and networking activities
• 50 billable hour credit per year for article writing

Benefits

• Medical insurance (Blue Shield) — firm covers 75% of employee premiums and 25% of dependent premiums
• Dental and vision insurance (Guardian)
• Free life insurance with $25,000 death benefit; optional supplemental life insurance available
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of continuous employment
• 16 paid days off annually (9 PTO, 6 sick leave, 1 floating holiday); PTO increases after 5 years
• Firm‑observed paid holidays
• Fully paid parking or fully reimbursed monthly Metro pass
• Laptop and home office equipment provided
• $1,000 annual marketing reimbursement for CLE events, networking, and professional conferences

Work Schedule

• Hybrid — 3 days in office per week with full flexibility to choose your own days; no advance approval required
• Business casual attire; casual Fridays

Culture & Growth

• Direct partner access and meaningful autonomy from day one
• Real opportunity to build your own book of business with firm support
• Active social committee — past events have included Dodger games, food tours, escape rooms, trivia nights, and community volunteer events