Litigation Associate

Roseman Law, APC; Aliso Viejo (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseman Law, APC in California is seeking a full-time remote Litigation Associate to support civil litigation matters in real estate, business disputes, construction defect, and HOA. You will draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence, and perform legal research to support strategy.

The role includes preparing for depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, managing case files, tracking deadlines, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Experience in real estate, business, construction defect, or HOA litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence.
• Perform legal research to support case strategy and analysis.
• Prepare for depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and trial preparation under supervising attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Draft pleadings

Motions practice

Independent remote work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Company Description Roseman Law, APC is a mid-size law firm providing quality legal representation in real estate, business law, construction defect litigation, homeowner associations, and general civil litigation. With offices throughout California, the firm serves a diverse range of clients, from large corporations to individuals. Roseman Law focuses on innovative legal solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals. The firm emphasizes clients’ best interests by carefully evaluating desired outcomes alongside the processes and costs involved. Team members are trusted advisors who provide expert counsel while maintaining a client-centered, practical approach to legal problem-solving.

Role Description This full-time remote Litigation Associate role focuses on supporting and handling civil litigation matters within the firm’s primary practice areas, including real estate, business disputes, construction defect cases, and homeowner association matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence, as well as performing legal research and analysis to support case strategy. The Litigation Associate will prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations, and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. The role also involves managing case files, tracking deadlines, assisting with trial preparation, and contributing to case evaluations and risk assessments in collaboration with supervising attorneys.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience or interest in real estate, business, construction defect, and homeowner association matters.
• Proficiency in drafting and responding to Motions and other litigation-related pleadings and discovery documents.
• Advanced Research skills, including legal research using primary and secondary authorities and effective application of findings to case strategy.
• Experience preparing for and conducting Depositions, or a demonstrated ability to assist senior attorneys with deposition strategy and outlines.
• Familiarity with Courts, including civil procedure, local rules, e-filing systems, and managing court deadlines and schedules.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple matters, and collaborate effectively with a distributed team.
• Prior civil litigation experience, including motion practice and discovery, is strongly preferred.