Civil Litigation Associate

JBA International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401(k)

Pet insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

JBA International in California is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join our team. You will defend commercial clients in complex, high-stakes matters and work closely with senior attorneys through all litigation stages.

The role emphasizes developing litigation strategy, maintaining strong client relationships, and contributing to a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture with formal bonus programs and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience handling premises liability matters preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings, site inspections, and take or defend depositions.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Analyze cases and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Costa Mesa, Inland Empire

Our client is looking for a Civil Litigation Associate with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join one of its California offices. This role focuses on defending commercial clients in complex, high-stakes litigation while providing strategic risk management advice. Associates collaborate closely with senior attorneys throughout all stages of litigation—from case assessment and discovery to trial—while developing litigation strategy and maintaining strong client relationships. The firm seeks motivated, proactive attorneys committed to long-term professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings, site inspections, and take or defend depositions.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Analyze cases and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience handling premises liability matters, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong legal research, writing, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Salary range: $125,000–$180,000, based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, and 401(k).
• Pet insurance and employee referral program.
• Supportive culture focused on career advancement and professional development.