Associate Attorney

Tier 1 Consulting, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Tier 1 Consulting, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an Associate Attorney to join its established litigation practice. The role offers substantive case responsibility, direct client interaction, and collaboration with partners in a hybrid work environment.

Candidates across varying experience levels are encouraged; experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, or related defense matters is strongly preferred. Strong research, writing, and courtroom skills are valued as you manage matters from

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Deposition, motion practice, mediation, and courtroom experience highly valued.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively.
• Strong communication, organization, and client service skills.
• Attorneys at varying stages of their careers will be considered based on relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys.
• Manage deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product.

Skills

Strong communication

Legal research

Writing

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location:

Irvine, CA

Compensation:

$100,000 to $180,000 DOE + Bonus

Schedule:

Hybrid

Position Overview

An established litigation practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Irvine team.

This opportunity is ideal for a litigation attorney who enjoys substantive case responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to continue developing within a collaborative practice.

This litigation practice is considering attorneys across a range of experience levels. Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, civil litigation, general liability, premises liability, automobile liability, transportation, construction litigation, product liability, professional liability, or other related defense matters are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
• Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys
• Manage deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Deposition, motion practice, mediation, and courtroom experience highly valued
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively
• Strong communication, organization, and client service skills
• Attorneys at varying stages of their careers will be considered based on relevant experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive litigation experience without being boxed into an overly narrow career path.

The position offers meaningful case responsibility, collaboration with experienced attorneys, professional growth, and a hybrid work environment in Irvine.

Compensation

• $100,000 to $180,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus bonus potential.
• Qualified California attorneys interested in exploring the opportunity confidentially are encouraged to apply.