Attorney | General Liability | Hybrid | 149049

Mission Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Holidays & sick leave

Vacation accrual

Employee assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking an Associate Attorney for a prominent litigation firm handling Insurance Defense and General Liability for Fortune 500 clients. The role offers hands-on litigation experience from early case stages through trial, with mentorship and a collaborative environment.

You will work with experienced litigators on depositions, motions, and trial preparation, gaining courtroom exposure while taking on increasing responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• 1-10 years of litigation experience.
• Experience with research, drafting, and discovery.
• Deposition and trial experience preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation tasks, including discovery, motion practice, and legal drafting
• Participate in depositions and case development
• Assist in trial preparation and settlement negotiations
• Conduct research and support the case strategy

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and drafting

Discovery

Deposition and trial exposure

Communication and analytical skills

Job description

Position Overview

A well-established litigation firm representing Fortune 500 clients is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Defense and General Liability practice. This role offers strong hands-on litigation experience with meaningful exposure to cases from early stages through trial.

Attorneys will work closely with experienced litigators and gain direct involvement in depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation, with real opportunities for courtroom exposure. The firm emphasizes mentorship and provides a collaborative environment where associates are supported in developing trial skills, building confidence in advocacy, and taking on increasing responsibility over time.

Core Responsibilities

• Handle litigation tasks, including discovery, motion practice, and legal drafting
• Participate in depositions and case development
• Assist in trial preparation and settlement negotiations
• Conduct research and support the case strategy

Candidate Requirements

• 1-10 years of litigation experience
• Experience with research, drafting, and discovery
• Deposition and trial experience preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Compensation Structure

• Base salary: $110,000 - $175,000
• Monthly bonus: $60 per hour over 160 net billables
• Business generation bonus (percentage of collected revenue)
• Contingency referral bonuses

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (50% employer-paid for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• 8 paid holidays and 6 sick days
• Tiered vacation accrual based on tenure
• Employee assistance and caregiver support programs
• Educational and financial wellness resources

Work Expectations

• Hybrid schedule: 2-3 days in-office for first 3 months, then remote
• Monday-Friday schedule
• 160 net billable hours per month

Interview Process

• Two rounds: Zoom and in-person

Salary Range: $110,000 - $175,000

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Compensation:
$110,000-$175,000 per year