Associate Attorney

Sher Consulting LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Sher Consulting LLC, a respected South Bay litigation firm, seeks a recently licensed California attorney (or up to 3 years of civil litigation experience) to join its team. The associate will support senior litigators across personal injury, employment, and business matters, with a path to managing cases from inception through resolution.

The role offers direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys, exposure to diverse matters, and a collaborative team culture in a beach-adjacent office.

Qualifications

• JD and active California State Bar membership (recently licensed candidates encouraged)
• 0-3 years of California civil litigation experience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with precision

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda
• Conduct legal research and review documents for active matters
• Attend depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
• Second-chair trials as opportunities arise
• Assist in managing matters and build client relationships

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Deadline management

Education

JD degree

California Bar admission

Job description

Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation (0-3 Years)

The Opportunity

A respected South Bay litigation firm is seeking a recently licensed California attorney, or one with up to three years of civil litigation experience, to join its team. The associate will support senior litigators across a varied docket of personal injury, employment, and business matters, with a clear path to managing their own cases from inception through resolution.

What You'll Do

• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda
• Conduct legal research and review documents for active matters
• Attend depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
• Second-chair trials as opportunities arise
• Assist in managing matters and build client relationships

What You Bring

• JD and active California State Bar membership (recently licensed candidates encouraged)
• 0-3 years of California civil litigation experience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with precision
• Up to $130,000 base, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary year-end bonus and origination fees
• Health insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k)

Why This Role

Direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys, substantive and varied work, and a collaborative, community-rooted team in a beach-adjacent office.