Boutique Litigation Associate (Defense) – Hybrid

Nelson Connects; Calabasas (CA); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and 401(k) with company match

Monthly health & wellness stipend

Cell phone & mileage reimbursement

Hybrid flexibility

Résumé du poste

Nelson Connects is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation to join our Los Angeles area team. This in-office role requires handling civil litigation matters with focus on defense, discovery, depositions, and motions. The attorney will manage cases, draft pleadings, and maintain client relationships.

Ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, California Bar membership, and strong research/writing skills. Hybrid flexibility and a lower billable-hour target are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, ideally with defense-side employment litigation.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial prep.
• Represent clients in court hearings, conferences, depositions, and other proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conduct electronic legal research.
• Develop case strategies, prepare witnesses, organize exhibits, and support trial preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and responsive service.
• Work with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
• Maintain approximately 1,800 billable hours annually.

Connaissances

Civil litigation

Legal research

Client relations

Court appearances

Written advocacy

Description du poste

Nelson Connects is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation to join our Los Angeles area team. This in-office role requires handling civil litigation matters with focus on defense, discovery, depositions, and motions. The attorney will manage cases, draft pleadings, and maintain client relationships.

Ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, California Bar membership, and strong research/writing skills. Hybrid flexibility and a lower billable-hour target are offered.