Hybrid California Litigation Associate – Mentorship & Trial Exposure

Bowman and Brooke LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman and Brooke LLP in California seeks an Entry Level Litigation Associate to join our Warranty Defense team. This role is ideal for newly licensed attorneys, including those awaiting California Bar results, with flexibility to base in Torrance, San Diego, San Jose, or Costa Mesa.

You will handle day-to-day case development, depose witnesses, work with clients and experts, manage discovery, draft motions, and support partners on trial preparation and strategy. The position is hybrid.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission or pending admission.
• Prior litigation experience as a law clerk or similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day case development, including depositions and client interactions.
• Collaborate with technical experts, manage discovery, and draft motions.
• Support partners on litigation planning, trial preparation, and execution.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Bowman and Brooke LLP in California seeks an Entry Level Litigation Associate to join our Warranty Defense team. This role is ideal for newly licensed attorneys, including those awaiting California Bar results, with flexibility to base in Torrance, San Diego, San Jose, or Costa Mesa.

You will handle day-to-day case development, depose witnesses, work with clients and experts, manage discovery, draft motions, and support partners on trial preparation and strategy. The position is hybrid.