Associate Litigation Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Immediate vesting 401(k)

Generous PTO

Holiday bonuses

Team-building and social events

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking Associate Attorneys for its Pasadena office to gain meaningful civil litigation experience. The role involves handling depositions, court appearances, managing files, and developing into trial attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a drive to grow in trial practice. Sign-on opportunities and mentorship await in a structured firm setting.

Qualifications

• JD required and admitted to the California Bar in good standing.
• 3–8 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; excellent organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Desire to develop litigation and trial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned litigation files from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop case strategy with supervising attorneys.
• Communicate with clients and insurance carriers.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Organizational abilities

Multitasking

California Bar license (active)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client is actively seeking multiple Associate Attorneys to support significant growth within its Pasadena office. This is an outstanding opportunity for attorneys looking to gain meaningful litigation experience, conduct depositions, attend court appearances, manage files, and ultimately develop into accomplished trial attorneys.

The firm is seeking motivated attorneys who enjoy litigation and want hands‑on responsibility earlier in their careers than typically offered by larger law firms. The ideal candidate possesses prior civil litigation experience and thrives in a collaborative but fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Our Client

• Significant courtroom exposure
• Direct deposition experience
• Early case ownership
• Strong mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Collaborative culture without large‑firm politics
• Access to advanced legal technology including Westlaw AI tools
• Growing practice with substantial case volume
• Clear path toward trial attorney development

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned litigation files from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Develop case strategy with supervising attorneys
• Communicate with clients and insurance carriers
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3-8 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Desire to develop litigation and trial skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance Defense experience
• General Liability experience
• Premises Liability experience
• Construction Defect experience
• Deposition experience
• Courtroom experience
• Trial preparation experience

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $120,000 - $180,000+ Bonus Program

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• Immediate vesting 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Holiday bonuses
• Team‑building and social events

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Kunal Sharma