Litigation Associate

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA is seeking a Litigation Associate for our Valencia, CA office. This role targets a motivated attorney with 2–3 years of litigation experience, including probate, trust, or business disputes, and CA Bar admission.

You will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, and negotiations while developing client relationships and contributing to firm seminars and outreach.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably probate, trust, or business/commercial matters.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Highly organized, professional, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation under supervision of senior attorneys, including pleadings, discovery, motions, court appearances, and settlement negotiations
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on probate, trust, and commercial litigation issues
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and depositions
• Manage caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail
• Communicate thoughtfully and professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and colleagues
• Contribute to firm seminars, client education, and community outreach where appropriate

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Written Advocacy

Caseload Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Practice Mgmt Software

Job description

The largest and most established estate planning and business law firm in California’s Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our growing Valencia, CA office.

Established over 45 years ago and led by two CA Bar Board Certified Estate Planning Specialists and Wall Street veterans, our firm is known for delivering the highest level of client service and providing industry-leading training and professional development opportunities to our team.

This position is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented associate attorney with at least two years of relevant litigation experience. The role offers the opportunity to handle a wide range of cases, including probate and trust litigation as well as commercial disputes. We do not handle personal injury or criminal matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation under supervision of senior attorneys, including pleadings, discovery, motions, court appearances, and settlement negotiations
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on probate, trust, and commercial litigation issues
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and depositions
• Manage caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail
• Communicate thoughtfully and professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and colleagues
• Contribute to firm seminars, client education, and community outreach where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 2–3 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in probate, trust, or business/commercial matters. General litigation experience is acceptable.
• Is licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• Possesses excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Is highly organized, professional, and detail-oriented
• Can manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Is a pragmatic and analytical problem-solver with sound judgment
• Exhibits professionalism, maturity, and a collaborative spirit
• Spanish language skills are a strong plus but not required

Requirements / Preferences

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (transcripts may be requested)
• Active member of the California Bar (Required)
• 2+ years of litigation experience (Required)
• Prior experience in probate/trust litigation or business/commercial litigation strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software preferred
• Spanish fluency a plus

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person