Hybrid Civil Litigation Associate - Lead High-Value Matters

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney for a role with substantial ownership from inception to resolution. You will handle motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation in state, federal, and arbitration settings.

The position requires a California Bar license and 4+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm, with a focus on sophisticated matters and strategic client counsel. Hybrid schedule offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage civil litigation matters from initiation through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, correspondence, and other court filings.
• Research complex legal issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Argue motions and make court appearances on behalf of clients.
• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage discovery strategy, responses, disputes, and related litigation deadlines.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement, hearings, and trial.
• Participate actively in trial preparation and, when appropriate, trial proceedings.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and provide clear, strategic legal guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys while taking substantial ownership of assigned matters.
• Contribute to business development, networking, and professional visibility as your practice develops.

Skills

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Top 100 law school preferred

Job description

Confidential Employer in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney for a role with substantial ownership from inception to resolution. You will handle motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation in state, federal, and arbitration settings.

The position requires a California Bar license and 4+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm, with a focus on sophisticated matters and strategic client counsel. Hybrid schedule offered.