Hybrid Litigation Associate Attorney: Depositions & Motions

Orion Placement; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced litigation attorney to manage a diverse civil and business caseload from strategy through resolution. You will draft pleadings, take depositions, and contribute to discovery and motion practice.

Hybrid work with in-office collaboration during the initial months; CA Bar in good standing with 3+ years of litigation experience required. You will communicate directly with clients and collaborate with partners to achieve client objectives.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting dispositive motions.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
• No prior disciplinary record.
• Must reside in California and be able to work from Irvine office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil and business litigation from strategy through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, discovery, dispositive motions, and other substantive legal documents.
• Take depositions and actively participate in discovery strategy and case development.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical analysis on complex legal issues.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement discussions, and trial.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on litigation strategy and client objectives.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain ownership of deadlines, case progress, and high-quality work product.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Confidential Employer in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced litigation attorney to manage a diverse civil and business caseload from strategy through resolution. You will draft pleadings, take depositions, and contribute to discovery and motion practice.

Hybrid work with in-office collaboration during the initial months; CA Bar in good standing with 3+ years of litigation experience required. You will communicate directly with clients and collaborate with partners to achieve client objectives.