Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Full benefits package

Remote or Hybrid work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney in California with 2+ years of civil litigation defense experience. The role involves handling labor and employment matters and/or personal injury defense, with responsibility across all stages of litigation.

Remote or hybrid work arrangement is available, with a strong emphasis on client service, research, writing, and advocacy. California Bar admission is required, JD preferred, and bonus eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Active California State Bar admission.
• Experience in labor & employment law and/or personal injury defense.
• Experience handling cases through discovery and other stages of litigation.
• Deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil defense matters across all stages of litigation.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to manage cases.
• Prepare and argue motions, conduct depositions, and participate in hearings.
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda and briefs.
• Maintain accurate case files and meet deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation

Labor & employment

Personal injury defense

Deposition

Motion practice

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Job description

Law Practice Seeks Talented Employment Defense Attorney

Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

A growing litigation firm in San Bernardino, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation defense experience to join its team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling labor and employment matters and/or personal injury defense, with the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.

Why join us?

• REMOTE or Hybrid
• Salary range: $130,000 - $180,000
• Bonus eligibility
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)

Job Details

• 2+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Active California State Bar admission
• Experience in labor & employment law and/or personal injury defense strongly preferred.
• Experience handling cases through discovery and other stages of litigation.
• Deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.