Attorney

Law Firms; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms is urgently seeking two Litigation Associates due to increased business demand. This role offers the opportunity for experienced attorneys and solo practitioners to join a firm that emphasizes work-life balance and partnership potential.

Candidates should have over 5 years of litigation experience and be able to manage cases independently. A competitive salary of $170,000 to $230,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Experience with drafting motions, court appearances, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses and commercial entities in litigation.
• Manage multiple active matters independently.
• Attend court and argue motions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Independent case management

Drafting motions and pleadings

Trial preparation

Court appearances

Job description

Location: Southern California (Downtown San Diego preferred | Remote flexibility for candidates in LA, OC, Temecula, etc.)

The Firm is urgently seeking two Litigation Associates due to increased business demand. The firm is open to experienced law firm attorneys as well as strong solo practitioners seeking a exclusive platform with better work-life balance and partnership potential.

Practice Focus

• Representing businesses, financial institutions, property owners, and commercial entities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution
• Experience with: Drafting motions and pleadings
• Arguing motions
• Court appearances
• Trial preparation / second-chair trial work
• Able to step in and independently run at least 3 active matters

Billables

• 1900 annual billable requirement

Additional Notes

• Boutique environment with strong growth trajectory
• Excellent opportunity for entrepreneurial litigators or solo practitioners
• Firm currently turning away business due to workload demands

Interview Process

• Initial 30-minute video interview with Director of Operations
• Second-round onsite team meeting (Zoom possible for non-local candidates)

Salary

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 – $230,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [paid time off]