Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle civil litigation from start to resolution. You will take depositions, appear in court, and develop your own litigation practice within a trial-focused firm.

Applicants must have an active California Bar license and at least 1 year of civil litigation experience with deposition and courtroom work. This on-site position offers a collaborative office, mentorship, and competitive compensation with performance-based

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience as an attorney; candidates with additional experience are welcome.
• Hands-on deposition and courtroom experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage assigned litigation responsibilities.
• Willingness to work on-site in Long Beach for at least the first year.
• Insurance defense, personal injury, or complex civil litigation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and make court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Develop case strategies alongside experienced trial attorneys.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and evidence for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Manage litigation deadlines while taking increasing ownership of assigned matters.

Skills

Active California Bar membership

Civil litigation experience

Deposition experience

Courtroom experience

Legal research & writing

Negotiation & advocacy

Job description

Pay: $115,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a true litigation practice where you can take depositions, appear in court, and develop your skills as a trial attorney.
• Enjoy a reasonable billable-hour expectation compared with many traditional litigation firms.
• Earn additional compensation for hours billed above your minimum, giving you more control over your earning potential.
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys while developing your own litigation practice.
• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Location: Long Beach, CA | On-Site. Join our collaborative Long Beach office, where you'll work closely with experienced litigators and gain valuable hands-on experience. This position requires working in-office for at least the first year. We especially welcome candidates who live in Long Beach, the South Bay, or surrounding communities south of LAX.

Note: We are seeking attorneys with 1+ years of civil litigation experience who have personally handled depositions and appeared in court. An active California Bar license is required. We welcome attorneys with insurance defense or other substantive civil litigation backgrounds who are ready to make an impact.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We're an established, trial-focused litigation firm representing clients in complex civil disputes. Our team handles diverse cases involving personal injury, insurance defense, commercial disputes, employment matters, and other civil litigation.We believe great attorneys grow through meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and real courtroom experience. We're looking for a motivated Associate Attorney who wants to develop into a confident, accomplished litigator.

Job Description

• Handle civil litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and make court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Develop case strategies alongside experienced trial attorneys.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and evidence for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Manage litigation deadlines while taking increasing ownership of assigned matters.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience as an attorney; candidates with additional experience are welcome.
• Hands-on deposition and courtroom experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage assigned litigation responsibilities.
• Willingness to work on-site in Long Beach for at least the first year.
• Insurance defense, personal injury, or complex civil litigation experience is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding litigation career without the pressure of an unnecessarily high baseline billable-hour requirement.You'll work with experienced trial lawyers, gain meaningful responsibility, and have the opportunity to increase your earnings through performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance