Associate Attorney – Construction & Commercial Litigation

Recruitify USA; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Recruitify USA in Century City, CA seeks an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation practice, focusing on construction, business, and real estate disputes. This fully onsite role offers exposure to discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation, working directly with experienced litigators.

Ideal candidates are newly admitted California attorneys or junior associates with strong research and writing skills and a genuine interest in construction and real estate litigation.

Competenze

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 0–3 years of litigation experience preferred; newly admitted attorneys encouraged.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting legal documents and supporting litigation matters.

Mansioni

• Handle civil litigation matters involving construction, business, and real estate disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings.
• Assist with case preparation, document review, witness preparation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Work with senior attorneys from evaluation through resolution.
• Take on increasing responsibility for case management as experience develops.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Associate Attorney – Construction & Commercial Litigation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Model: 100% Onsite

Location: Century City, CA

Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 Base SalaryAbout the Role

We're working with an established boutique litigation firm in Century City seeking an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation practice, with a primary focus on construction, business, and real estate disputes.

The firm represents general contractors, subcontractors, developers, property owners, design professionals, and other businesses in complex litigation matters, including construction defect claims, contract disputes, payment disputes, and other commercial litigation.

This opportunity is well suited for a newly admitted California attorney or junior litigation associate who wants to build a long-term career in civil litigation.

Prior construction litigation experience is preferred but not required. The firm is open to attorneys with transferable litigation experience who have strong research and writing skills and a genuine interest in construction and real estate litigation.

You’ll work directly with experienced litigators and gain meaningful exposure to discovery, motion practice, depositions, court proceedings, and trial preparation.

This is a fully onsite position in Century City, California.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handle civil litigation matters involving construction, business, real estate, and contractual disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist in developing case strategies.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings.
• Assist with case preparation, document review, witness preparation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on litigation matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.
• Take on increasing responsibility for case management and substantive litigation work as experience develops.

What We’re Looking For

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Newly admitted attorneys and candidates with approximately 0–3 years of litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting legal documents, conducting research, or supporting litigation matters through law firm employment, clerkships, externships, or other relevant legal experience.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in construction, business, and real estate litigation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work directly with experienced attorneys.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Century City.

Compensation

Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.