Associate Attorney - Litigation

Tressler LLP; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bar dues + CLE support

Parental leave

Job summary

Tressler LLP in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Litigation Attorney to join our hybrid office in El Segundo. The role focuses on defending personal injury, products liability, and other civil matters across state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of civil litigation experience, is California Bar admitted, and excels in trial preparation, client communication, and teamwork while handling multiple matters and collaborating with senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with trial preparation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation from evaluation to trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, and arbitrations both remotely and in person.
• Communicate with clients, claim adjusters, experts, and witnesses for case updates and guidance.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop effective case strategies.

Skills

Litigation exp

Oral advocacy

Case management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Trial preparation

Deposition

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Los Angeles, California office. Our dynamic Litigation Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to managing a wide range of complex defense litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises, products liability and transportation.

Role Description

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Los Angeles, California office. Our dynamic Litigation Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to managing a wide range of complex defense litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises, products liability and transportation. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of litigation experience. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys and clients on the defense of personal injury litigation. This position is hybrid in our Los Angeles, California office in El Segundo.

What You’ll Do

• Defend clients in civil litigation matters involving personal injury, property damage, construction, transportation, and product liability claims in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and binding arbitration proceedings both remotely and in person.
• Communicate directly with clients, claim adjusters, experts, and witnesses to provide case updates and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective case strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• 3 years of civil litigation experience in either state or federal court.
• Active California bar admission required in good standing.
• Experience with trial preparation.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Strong oral advocacy, deposition, case management, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with attorneys, clients, and litigation teams.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Early case ownership with meaningful client interaction and substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work on high-exposure defense litigation matters.
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership.
• Significant hands-on experience in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.
• Clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement within the firm.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match
• Firm-paid bar and professional association dues, with CLE support
• Professional development and associate training program
• Paid parental leave