Hybrid Litigation Associate: High-Impact Trials & Growth

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Santa Ana is seeking an Associate Attorney in Litigation to handle high-exposure matters. You will take depositions, draft and argue motions, and shape case strategy under senior partners while gaining substantive trial experience.

The position offers hybrid work options, a six-figure base salary, and opportunities for growth within a national defense team representing Fortune 500 clients.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigation matters across jurisdictions.
• Ability to take and defend depositions and prepare motions.
• Strong legal writing, research, and case analysis skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly 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 and witness preparation.
• Work with trial lawyers to prep cases for trial.
• Conduct legal research and briefing in complex matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Santa Ana is seeking an Associate Attorney in Litigation to handle high-exposure matters. You will take depositions, draft and argue motions, and shape case strategy under senior partners while gaining substantive trial experience.

The position offers hybrid work options, a six-figure base salary, and opportunities for growth within a national defense team representing Fortune 500 clients.