Associate Attorney – Construction & Commercial Litigation

Recruitify; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitify is seeking an Associate Attorney focused on construction, business, and real estate litigation in Century City, CA. The role targets newly admitted California attorneys or junior litigators, with emphasis on developing trial readiness and discovery skills.

You will work onsite with seasoned litigators, handling civil matters, drafting documents, and participating in depositions and court proceedings. Prior construction experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 0–3 years of litigation experience is encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting legal documents, conducting research, or supporting litigation matters.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in construction, business, and real estate litigation.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work with experienced attorneys.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Century City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters involving construction, business, real estate, and contractual disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and mediation briefs.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and 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 evaluation to resolution.
• Take increasing responsibility for case management as experience develops.

Skills

California Bar Admission

0–3 years litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting pleadings & motions

Communication

Job description

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 Salary

About 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

Base Salary: $120,000–$130,000

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