Junior Associate Attorney

SagePaths; Los Angeles (CA); Ibrido; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Parking or Metro pass

Laptop and home office equipment

Marketing reimbursement for CLE

Descrizione del lavoro

SagePaths, a premier boutique litigation firm in Downtown Los Angeles, seeks a Junior Associate Attorney to join a collaborative team. You will handle civil litigation tasks from pleadings through arbitration in state and federal courts, working closely with partners and senior associates.

The role offers growth toward mid-level responsibilities with mentoring, a hybrid schedule (3 days in office), and a compensation package ranging with experience. CA Bar admission is required and J.D.

Competenze

• 1–4 years of civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Hands-on experience drafting motions, managing discovery, and making court appearances is a plus.
• Experience in one or more of the firm's practice areas is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple matters.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and growth potential.

Mansioni

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings.
• Make court appearances and attend depositions and mediations.
• Assist with trial preparation and strategy.
• Collaborate with partners in a boutique environment.

Conoscenze

Civil litigation

Motion drafting

Research & writing

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

CA Bar admission

Formazione

J.D. from an accredited law school (Top 100 preferred)

Active California State Bar admission

Descrizione del lavoro

Junior Associate Attorney

Los Angeles, California

$100,379 per year - estimated

About the Firm

A well-regarded boutique litigation firm founded in 2010 and based in Downtown Los Angeles. The firm represents businesses and entrepreneurs in complex litigation across a broad range of practice areas including business litigation, real estate litigation, class action defense, sports and entertainment law, insurance coverage, product liability, appellate practice, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial collections. The attorneys here are known for being responsive, strategically minded, and genuinely invested in client outcomes.

The Role

This is a full-time Junior to Mid-Level Associate Attorney role. You will work closely with partners and senior associates on a variety of civil litigation matters, assisting with all phases of litigation from inception through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration.

What you'll be doing:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings
• Making court appearances and attending depositions and mediations
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Working directly with partners in a collaborative boutique environment

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of relevant civil litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Hands-on experience drafting motions, managing discovery, and making court appearances is a strong plus
• Experience in one or more of the firm's practice areas is a strong plus
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple matters effectively
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and genuine interest in growing with the firm
• J.D. from an accredited law school (Top 100 preferred)
• Active admission to the California State Bar

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary $150,000 to $190,000 depending on experience

Bonus Structure

• Monthly bonus for billable hours above 150 hours per month
• Origination bonuses ranging from 10% to 20% for clients brought to the firm
• Historically these incentives have increased associate compensation by approximately 7% to 15% above base annually
• Annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Medical insurance (Blue Shield) - firm covers 75% of employee premiums and 25% of dependent premiums
• Dental and vision insurance (Guardian)
• Free life insurance with $25,000 death benefit; optional supplemental life insurance available
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of continuous employment
• 16 paid days off annually (9 PTO, 6 sick leave, 1 floating holiday); PTO increases after 5 years
• Firm-observed paid holidays
• Fully paid parking or fully reimbursed monthly Metro pass
• Laptop and home office equipment provided
• $1,000 annual marketing reimbursement for CLE events, networking, and professional conferences

Work Schedule

• Hybrid - 3 days in office per week with full flexibility to choose your own days; no advance approval required
• Business casual attire; casual Fridays

Culture & Growth

• Direct partner mentorship and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Opportunity to build your own book of business over time
• Active social committee - past events have included Dodger games, food tours, escape rooms, trivia nights, and community volunteer events