Associate Attorney

COCHRAN DAVIS & ASSOCIATES PC; Redondo Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Firm-paid gym membership

International travel opportunities

Flexible work from home

Job summary

Cochran, Davis & Associates, P.C. is a boutique litigation firm in California seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, to join our team in the South Bay area.

You will handle a full spectrum of litigation tasks and collaborate with seasoned litigators on complex matters. You will participate in all phases from pre-suit evaluation to trial preparation, with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and direct client interaction.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership (or pending admission).
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine desire to grow as a trial lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda.
• Appear in court for law and motion hearings and case management conferences.
• Take and defend depositions (commensurate with experience).
• Analyze cases and assist in developing litigation strategy.
• Participate in trial preparation and trial.
• Attend and assist with mediations, (commensurate with experience).
• Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on complex matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Trial advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active California State Bar member (or pending admission)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Associate Litigation Attorney (2-5 Plus Years Experience)

Our Firm

Founded in 1999, Cochran, Davis & Associates, P.C. is a well-established boutique litigation firm with a reputation for excellence, credibility, and results. We represent a sophisticated and loyal client base across California and internationally, handling complex civil litigation, insurance defense and insurance coverage matters at the highest level.

Located in the South Bay area, our firm offers a collegial, fast-paced environment that values intellectual rigor, professionalism, and long-term career development.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 or more years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defense, to join our growing litigation team. This position is best suited for a mid-level attorney who can step into an active caseload, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assignments while continuing to sharpen trial skills through collaboration and mentorship from seasoned litigators.

From day one, associates are treated as true members of the litigation team. You will be actively involved in all phases of litigation, from pre-suit evaluation and strategy through discovery, law and motion, depositions, trial preparation, and court appearances, with increasing responsibility and autonomy based on performance and initiative.

Practice Areas

Our practice is diverse, sophisticated, and intellectually engaging, including:

• Employment Practices
• Professional liability (insurance brokers, real estate brokers, architects, engineers and legal malpractice)
• Construction Defect
• Trucking and cargo claims
• Catastrophic Personal Injury and Premises Liability
• Warranty of Habitability
• Product liability
• Entertainment law and media disputes
• Insurance Coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memoranda
• Appear in court for law and motion hearings and case management conferences
• Take and defend depositions (commensurate with experience)
• Analyze cases and assist in developing litigation strategy
• Participate in trial preparation and trial
• Attend and assist with mediations, (commensurate with experience)
• Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on complex matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar (or pending admission)
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and genuine desire to grow as a trial lawyer

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and demonstrated ability
• Direct mentorship and hands-on litigation experience with experienced trial attorneys
• Early and meaningful responsibility, including court appearances and client interaction
• Exposure to complex, high-value cases and sophisticated legal issues
• A supportive, collegial, and team-oriented culture
• Firm-paid gym membership to support health and wellness
• International travel opportunities, including travel to London to meet with clients and participate in continuing education and client-focused programs
• A long-term growth environment for attorneys who are motivated, reliable, and committed to excellence

Flexible work from home options available.