Hybrid Civil Litigation Attorney – Growth & Courtroom Impact

Energy Jobline ZR; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

401(k) eligibility after applicable等待

Long-term coverage

Paid parking

Paid vacation and PTO

Flexible hybrid schedule after 90-day

Job summary

Larson & Gaston LLP in Pasadena, CA seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney with at least four years of California civil litigation experience. The position offers a hybrid schedule after onboarding and direct client contact with experienced counsel.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and ready to own active matters, collaborate with partners, and grow as a well‑rounded advocate. Employment, transportation, or class actions experience is a plus, and drafting transactional documents is

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of California civil litigation experience.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing required.
• Experience in employment law, transportation litigation, or class actions is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage litigation tasks while collaborating with attorneys and staff.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception to resolution, including discovery, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies with firm partners while exercising independent judgment and initiative.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case evaluations, dispositive motions, and trial-related materials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other professionals.
• Represent clients in disputes involving business, employment, transportation, insurance, and real estate matters.
• Assist with contract drafting and real estate transaction matters as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Job description

Larson & Gaston LLP in Pasadena, CA seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney with at least four years of California civil litigation experience. The position offers a hybrid schedule after onboarding and direct client contact with experienced counsel.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and ready to own active matters, collaborate with partners, and grow as a well‑rounded advocate. Employment, transportation, or class actions experience is a plus, and drafting transactional documents is