Civil Litigation Associate — Trial-Ready with Mentorship & Partnership

Sandhu Law Group, APC; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Partnership track

Mentorship from trial attorneys

Work-life balance

Cell phone stipend

Insurance and retirement benefits

Job summary

Sandhu Law Group, APC, a rapidly growing California litigation and professional services firm, seeks an attorney to manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from inception through trial. You will draft pleadings, take depositions, appear in court, and handle mediations while shaping case strategy.

The role offers strong mentorship, a clear partnership track, competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, and a collaborative culture with work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Active member of the California State Bar.
• 1–10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload and willingness to train otherwise.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Court appearances and oral argument.
• Mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Trial preparation and first-chair or second-chair trial opportunities.
• Direct client communication and case strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Sandhu Law Group is a rapidly growing California litigation and professional services firm representing businesses, insurers, and individuals in complex civil matters throughout the state. Our attorneys are known for delivering exceptional results through strategic advocacy, practical problem-solving, and outstanding client service. As we continue expanding throughout California and into new markets, we're looking for talented attorneys who want to grow with us and help shape the firm's future.

Role Description

The successful candidate will manage a diverse civil litigation caseload from inception through trial, including:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances and oral argument
• Mediations and settlement negotiations
• Trial preparation and first-chair or second-chair trial opportunities
• Direct client communication and case strategy

Why Join Us?

• Team Orientated, supportive environment
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Clear and achievable partnership track opportunities
• Strong support from experienced legal secretaries and paralegals
• Collaborative culture with work-life balance
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Opportunity to handle meaningful litigation—not just document review
• Rapidly growing firm with leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Active member of the California State Bar
• 1–10+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense experience preferred, but not required)
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload a plus but willing to train otherwise

Practice Areas

• Transportation
• Product liability
• Personal injury defense
• Business litigation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Sick, PTO, paid holidays
• Cell phone stipend

If you're looking for a firm where your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your career has room to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Join Sandhu Law Group and help shape the next chapter of a rapidly expanding litigation practice.