Junior Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Civil & Business Disputes

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks a Junior/Mid-Level Litigation Associate for a high-end boutique practice in California. The role offers exposure to sophisticated civil matters, including commercial disputes, white-collar matters, healthcare issues, and founder disputes, with increasing responsibility as you grow.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of civil litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and an active California Bar membership, plus superb writing and analytical skills

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 4–6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in complex litigation or a closely related practice area.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong oral communication skills with the confidence to advocate effectively.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate what needs to happen next.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive without micromanagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Deposition and in-person court experience are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive legal research, analysis, and drafting across sophisticated civil litigation matters.
• Draft motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence and other case-related documents with a strong emphasis on persuasive legal writing.
• Support discovery strategy, depositions, hearings and other phases of litigation.
• Work closely with partners, senior attorneys and paralegals on complex matters involving significant financial and business stakes.
• Take increasing ownership of matters as experience and familiarity with the firm's practice grow.
• Analyze case developments, identify next steps and proactively move assignments forward.
• Participate in collaborative case strategy while exercising independent judgment and critical thinking.

Job description

Boutique Recruiting seeks a Junior/Mid-Level Litigation Associate for a high-end boutique practice in California. The role offers exposure to sophisticated civil matters, including commercial disputes, white-collar matters, healthcare issues, and founder disputes, with increasing responsibility as you grow.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of civil litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and an active California Bar membership, plus superb writing and analytical skills