Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Baker, Burton & Lundy, P.C.; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Discretionary year-end bonus

Origination fees for matters

Job summary

Baker, Burton & Lundy, P.C. seeks an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team in Hermosa Beach.

This full-time, in-office role targets a recently licensed California attorney or those with up to three years of civil litigation experience who are eager to grow in a collegial, high-performing environment. The associate will support senior litigators across the active docket and may manage matters independently as skills develop, handling substantive and procedural tasks from inception to

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership; recently admitted candidates encouraged.
• 1–3 years of California civil litigation experience; strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda under attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
• Review and analyze documents in connection with active litigation matters.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and court appearances as needed.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff under attorney supervision.
• Potential second chair trial responsibilities.
• Independently manage assigned civil litigation matters with oversight.
• Develop client relationships and litigation strategy for assigned cases.
• Network to generate future client base.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Baker, Burton & Lundy, P.C. has served individuals, families, and businesses throughout the South Bay for 50 years, building a reputation for delivering sophisticated legal solutions while maintaining the personal attention and approachability our clients value. Our award-winning attorneys have secured over $4 billion in verdicts, settlements, savings, and benefits for our clients across our core litigation practice areas including personal injury, employment litigation (including wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions), and business litigation.

Our offices are located at 515 Pier Avenue in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach, steps from the beach and the Hermosa Beach Pier, offering one of the most enviable office settings in the South Bay.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This is a full-time, in-office position. The ideal candidate is a recently licensed California attorney, or one with up to three years of civil litigation experience, who is eager to develop their practice in a collegial, high-performing environment.

The Associate will work primarily in a support capacity alongside senior litigation attorneys, handling a broad range of substantive and procedural litigation tasks across our active docket. As the associate’s skills and experience develop, he or she will have the opportunity to manage independently assigned matters from inception through resolution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda under attorney supervision
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues
• Review and analyze documents in connection with active litigation matters
• Attend depositions, hearings, and court appearances as needed
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff under attorney supervision
• Potential second chair trial responsibilities

Secondary Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned civil litigation matters with appropriate oversight
• Develop client relationships and litigation strategy on assigned cases
• Network and develop personal and professional relationships to generate future client base

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar (recently admitted candidates strongly encouraged to apply)
• One to three years of California civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with precision and professionalism
• Familiarity with California Rules of Court and Los Angeles Superior Court local rules preferred
• Residence in or proximity to the South Bay/Hermosa Beach area strongly preferred, given the in-office nature of this position

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Origination fees for matters brought to the firm
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) plan

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced, award-winning litigators in one of the South Bay’s most established civil litigation firms
• Exposure to a substantive and varied caseload across personal injury, employment, and business litigation
• A collaborative, team-oriented office culture with deep roots in the Hermosa Beach community
• An exceptional work location in downtown Hermosa Beach, near the beach and pier