Junior Attorney

Law Firm; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firm in California is seeking an Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation) who recently passed the California Bar or is newly admitted. The role offers exposure to sophisticated civil defense matters and mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.

You will assist with managing civil litigation from inception through resolution, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, review discovery, and attend hearings.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Recently admitted to the California State Bar or a recent CA Bar passer.
• Interest in civil litigation and trial practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft and review discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Attend court hearings and other litigation proceedings as needed.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, clients, and litigation support teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job title: Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

About

I'm currently partnering with an established California law firm seeking a motivated Associate Attorney who has recently passed the California Bar or is newly admitted to practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney looking to build a strong foundation in civil litigation, work alongside experienced trial attorneys, and gain meaningful exposure to complex legal matters.

The practice handles sophisticated civil defense litigation, providing attorneys with opportunities to strengthen their legal research, writing, case management, and litigation skills.

What You'll Do

• Assist with managing civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft and review discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Attend court hearings and other litigation proceedings as needed.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, clients, and litigation support teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Recently admitted to the California State Bar or a recent CA Bar passer.
• Interest in civil litigation and trial practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from experienced attorneys.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters.
• Gain hands-on exposure to different phases of civil litigation.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to build and advance your legal career.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 – $130,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.