Civil Litigation Associate — Trial-Ready & Client-Focused

Confidential Careers; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Origination fees for matters brought

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Hermosa Beach, CA seeks an attorney to draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and memoranda under supervision; conduct legal research and review documents for active litigation; attend depositions and court appearances; collaborate with clients and opposing counsel; potential second chair trial responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, CA Bar admission, 1–3 years of CA civil litigation experience, strong research and writing, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar (recently admitted candidates strongly encouraged to apply)
• One to three years of California civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with precision and professionalism
• Familiarity with California Rules of Court and Los Angeles Superior Court local rules preferred
• Residence in or proximity to the South Bay/Hermosa Beach area strongly preferred, given the in-office nature of this position

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda under attorney supervision
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues
• Review and analyze documents in connection with active litigation matters
• Attend depositions, hearings, and court appearances as needed
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff under attorney supervision
• Potential second chair trial responsibilities
• Independently manage assigned civil litigation matters with appropriate oversight
• Develop client relationships and litigation strategy on assigned cases
• Network and develop personal and professional relationships to generate future client base

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Confidential Careers in Hermosa Beach, CA seeks an attorney to draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, and memoranda under supervision; conduct legal research and review documents for active litigation; attend depositions and court appearances; collaborate with clients and opposing counsel; potential second chair trial responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, CA Bar admission, 1–3 years of CA civil litigation experience, strong research and writing, and