Construction Litigation Associate — West LA, Growth Path

Recruitify; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitify is seeking an Associate Attorney for a boutique litigation firm in West Los Angeles. This role offers exposure across construction, business, real estate, and related matters, with hands-on experience in every phase of litigation alongside seasoned attorneys.

Open to newly licensed associates through roughly five years of experience, the candidate will sharpen skills in research, writing, and client communication while growing within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A strong work ethic and desire to grow as a litigator.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and assist with litigation strategy.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Work on disputes involving commercial construction projects, public works, payment disputes, change orders, delay claims, mechanic's liens, and related litigation.
• Build the skills necessary to independently manage complex litigation matters.

Skills

Active California Bar license

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Client communication

Job description

Recruitify is seeking an Associate Attorney for a boutique litigation firm in West Los Angeles. This role offers exposure across construction, business, real estate, and related matters, with hands-on experience in every phase of litigation alongside seasoned attorneys.

Open to newly licensed associates through roughly five years of experience, the candidate will sharpen skills in research, writing, and client communication while growing within a collaborative team.