Associate Attorney

Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (HMO, PPO, HDHP)

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter pre-tax benefits

HSA with FSA option

Job summary

Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney seeks talented litigation attorneys to join its Los Angeles office, offering defense work, meaningful experience, and a collaborative, supportive environment.

A California-admitted candidate with civil litigation experience across pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep and appeals will thrive. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package and generous compensation with opportunities for origination bonuses.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California.
• Experience managing all phases of civil litigation (pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep, appeals).
• Proficient in discovery and drafting a wide range of motions.
• Strong advocates with excellent written and verbal communication; analytical, organized, and time‑minded.

Responsibilities

• Handle defense matters across all phases of civil litigation.
• Manage pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft motions and prepare cases for trial and appellate review.

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery process

Motion practice

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

We are a growing, well-respected mid-size law firm seeking talented litigation attorneys to join our expanding office in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity to work on defense matters, gain meaningful experience, and build your practice in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is admitted to practice in California and has experience managing all phases of civil litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals. Candidates should be proficient in all aspects of the discovery process and have demonstrated experience in drafting a wide range of motions. We are looking for attorneys who are strong advocates, thoughtful problem-solvers, and effective communicators with excellent analytical, writing, organizational, and time-management skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and foster a professional, collaborative workplace that supports teamwork, mentorship, and continued professional growth.

We offer a competitive compensation package, with base salaries ranging from $130,000 to $205,000, depending on experience, expertise, and qualifications, in addition to subjective and non-subjective bonus opportunities which may exceed $70,000 in the aggregate. The firm also offers optional origination bonuses and marketing assistance for entrepreneurial attorneys.

If you are looking to join a firm that values excellent advocacy, teamwork, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical coverage with HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Kaiser plan options
• dental and vision insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• commuter pre-tax benefits for transit and parking
• a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a limited-purpose Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for eligible participants

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.