Hybrid Defense Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Trials (LA)

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote or onsite work

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP in Los Angeles seeks an associate in defense litigation to handle core responsibilities across high‑stakes disputes. You will take and defend depositions, develop case strategy with partners, and work closely with trial lawyers to prepare cases for trial, while maintaining a client‑focused, collaborative approach.

The role supports growth through mentoring, with opportunities across an expansive national platform and a hybrid work model combining remote and onsite

Qualifications

0–6 years of litigation experience.
Client‑focused and collaborative approach.
Ability to work independently and think on your feet.
Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate with clarity and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

Take and defend depositions.
Prepare and argue motions in state and federal court.
Develop case strategy with partners, including discovery planning, records analysis, client interviews, and witness preparation.
Work directly with nationally recognized trial lawyers to prepare cases for trial.
Handle research and briefing in complex litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication to influence

Job description

The role supports growth through mentoring, with opportunities across an expansive national platform and a hybrid work model combining remote and onsite

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