Associate Civil Litigation Attorney

Salisian LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance

401(k) and matching

Paid time off (16 days + additional PTO every 5 years)

Fully paid parking or reimbursed Metro pass

Billable hour credit for marketing/networking

Business casual attire

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A boutique litigation firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Associate Attorney to manage litigation cases in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of civil litigation experience and will handle all aspects of cases from drafting pleadings to participating in trials. This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles, offering flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of civil litigation experience required.
• Ability to manage cases independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from initiation to completion.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other filings.
• Argue motions in court and attend court appearances.
• Interface with clients and build relationships.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare for and participate in trials.

Skills

Strong research skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school

Admission to the California State Bar

Job description

Overview

Salisian LLP is a boutique litigation firm founded in 2010. The firm represents clients in complex litigation and at any stage of enterprise development, in practice areas that include business litigation, real estate litigation, business formation and development, commercial collections, sports and entertainment law, bankruptcy litigation, insurance coverage, class action defense, and appellate practice. The attorneys at Salisian LLP are known for being responsive, reliable, and strategically-minded, committed to achieving client success.

Role Description

This is a full-time Mid-Senior Level Associate Attorney role with Salisian LLP. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing litigation cases from initiation to completion in state and federal courts and arbitration, including preparation and drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings, arguing motions in court and making other court appearances, interfacing and building relationships with clients, taking and defending depositions, and preparation for and participation in trials. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office location in Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

3-8 years civil litigation experience required.

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school (Top 50 preferred).
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from initiation to completion in state and federal courts and arbitration, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other filings.
• Argue motions in court and attend court appearances.
• Interface with clients and build relationships.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare for and participate in trials.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Paid time off / Sick Leave (16 days total, plus 5 more PTO days each 5 years of service)
• Fully paid parking, or fully reimbursed monthly Metro pass
• Billable hour credit for marketing/networking (100 hours/year)
• Billable hour credit for article writing (50 hours/year)
• Business casual attire in the office except Fridays. Fridays are casual days.
• Company parties
• Opportunity for advancement

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071. Flexible work from home options available.