Associate Attorney

Lederer & Nojima, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus opportunities

Attorney referral compensation

401(k)

Health insurance

No traditional billable-hour requisito

Job summary

Lederer & Nojima, LLP, a Westside Los Angeles plaintiff-side firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of legal experience to own cases from inception to verdict.

Ideal candidates are licensed in California, with deposition, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation experience. The role offers hands-on courtroom opportunities and no traditional billable-hour requirements, with salary up to $150,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of attorney experience.
• California Bar license in good standing required.
• Experience taking/defending depositions and handling pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cases and move toward resolution or trial.
• Prepare for and try jury trials.
• Collaborate with team and communicate with clients.

Skills

1–3 years of attorney experience

Licensed California Bar

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Pleadings and motions

Written discovery

Mediations and arbitrations

Jury trial experience

Client communication

Education

California State Bar license

Job description

1–3 Years of Experience | California Bar Required | Westside Los Angeles

Tired of billable-hour requirements? Ready to get meaningful courtroom and trial experience instead of spending years working up cases without ever trying them?

A busy Westside Los Angeles plaintiff-side Personal Injury and Employment firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of legal experience who is ready to take ownership of cases, develop as a trial lawyer, and gain hands‑on experience from case inception through jury verdict.

Our associates receive real opportunities to prepare and try cases. Recent attorneys who joined us from large firms, defense practices, and other personal injury firms have first-chaired multiple jury trials within their first few years at the firm. If you are looking for greater responsibility, client contact, courtroom experience, and the opportunity to build your trial skills, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of attorney experience required
• Must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• Personal injury experience strongly preferred; at least one year of PI experience is preferred
• Plaintiff-side, defense, Big Law, and lateral personal injury attorneys are encouraged to apply
• Experience taking and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Experience preparing pleadings and handling law and motion matters
• Experience propounding and responding to written discovery
• Experience with mediations, arbitrations, settlement proceedings, and case resolution
• Trial preparation experience is a plus, including:
• Trial deadlines and trial binders
• Jury instructions and verdict forms
• Motions in limine
• Expert designations and expert depositions
• Exhibit and witness lists

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is personable, motivated, organized, and a self‑starter who wants to develop into a strong trial attorney. You should be comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team, taking ownership of your files, communicating directly with clients, and moving cases toward resolution or trial.

We are looking for someone who is ready, willing, and eager to try cases and who is committed to providing excellent representation to our clients.

Salary Range: $110,000–$150,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and background.

Additional compensation and benefits include:

• Performance bonus opportunities
• Attorney referral compensation
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• No traditional billable-hour requirement

Job Type: Full-time