Associate Attorney – Trial & Arbitration

We Are Legal Revolution; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven legal firm seeks an Associate Attorney for Trial & Arbitration in Los Angeles. This role offers 3–5 years litigation experience, a chance to engage directly in impactful workplace justice cases, and a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include managing case strategies, drafting documents, and appearing in court. With a focus on employee advocacy, this position promotes long-term career growth in a fast-paced legal setting. Competitive salary ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience required.
• Comfort in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Experience in employment law, class action, or PAGA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery and law and motion.
• Draft and respond to motions and filings.
• Conduct legal research using AI-assisted platforms.
• Appear in court, mediations, and depositions.
• Develop case strategy and maintain client communication.
• Manage a growing caseload of over 30 matters.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy skills

Excellent organization

Tools

FileVine

Clio

Teams

RingCentral

Lexis

PDF drafting tools

Job description

Associate Attorney – Trial & Arbitration

Are you a litigation associate looking for real courtroom exposure, strategic responsibility, and the opportunity to advocate for employees in impactful workplace justice matters? This role offers hands‑on experience across individual claims, class actions, and PAGA representative actions, with direct collaboration alongside senior trial and arbitration counsel.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Trial and arbitration mentorship with seasoned litigators


• Chance to work on class and PAGA litigation early in your career


• Collaborative and supportive team culture


• Tech‑forward practice using AI legal research and analytics


• Clear path for long‑term development and advancement

What You Will Do

• Manage discovery and law and motion


• Draft and respond to discovery, motions to compel, MSJ/adjudication, and pre‑trial filings


• Conduct legal research — including AI‑assisted platforms


• Appear in court, mediations, and depositions


• Develop case strategy and maintain communication with clients


• Help manage a growing caseload of 30+ matters with guidance


• Collaborate with paralegals, clerks, and support staff

What We Are Looking For

Required

• 3–5 years of litigation experience


• Strong drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills


• Excellent organization and ability to juggle multiple deadlines


• Comfort working in a structured, fast‑paced litigation environment

Preferred

• Employment law, class action, or PAGA experience


• Arbitration or trial exposure (AAA, JAMS, etc.)


• Familiarity with FileVine, Clio, Teams, RingCentral, Lexis, and PDF drafting tools


• Experience in AI‑supported research or drafting

About the Practice

This is a mission‑driven plaintiff‑side environment advocating for employees across California facing discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and wage justice litigation. The practice values integrity, strong advocacy, and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Interested in exploring the role confidentially?

Reach out to learn more — whether you are actively searching or curious about growth opportunities in plaintiff‑side litigation.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services