Junior Associate Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Associate bonus pool

Origination compensation 5%+

Unlimited paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney in Irvine to begin a challenging litigation career with a national firm that will train and invest in your long-term success.

You will join an established insurance defense practice, receive direct mentorship from a managing partner, and gradually take ownership of cases from evaluation to resolution. New CA admittees or 1–2 years’ experience encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Newly licensed California attorney or 1–2 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume practice.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with project-based litigation work and develop client-case management skills.
• Assist with insurance defense and subrogation matters for carrier clients.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.

Skills

Strong research and writing

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

JD / J.D.

Active CA Bar

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Position Title: Junior Associate Attorney

Salary Range: $110,000–$120,000 / DOE

Build your litigation career with a respected national firm that will train you, challenge you, and invest in your long-term success. This opportunity is ideal for a newly licensed California attorney or junior associate who wants meaningful hands-on experience without the churn-and-burn culture common in litigation. You will join an established insurance litigation practice, receive direct mentorship from an experienced managing partner, and gradually take ownership of cases from initial evaluation through resolution.

Junior Associate Attorney Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with project-based litigation work while developing the skills needed to manage cases independently
• Assist with insurance defense and insurance subrogation matters involving carrier clients
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses and correspondence
• Participate in discovery, hearings, depositions and trial preparation
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts and other parties
• Maintain organized case files, calendars and deadlines across a high-volume caseload
• Develop the ability to manage cases from initial assignment through resolution
• Accurately record billable time and maintain current case information in ProLaw

Junior Associate Attorney Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Newly licensed attorney or one to two years of legal experience
• Prior clerkship, internship or practical litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical abilities
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Associate bonus pool based on firm profitability, billable hours, and individual performance
• Origination compensation equal to 5% of collected fees generated, with higher percentages considered for attorneys bringing an established book of business
• Unlimited paid time off
• Nine paid holidays