Litigation Associate

Foster Group; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foster Group Legal Search has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate in Orange County, CA. This role offers mentorship and development opportunities within an established Southern California team focusing on commercial litigation.

You will draft motions, conduct depositions, assist with trial preparation, and develop case strategy while handling substantive matters with growing independence. The position requires 3–5 years of experience, CA Bar admission, and strong drafting and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of law firm business or commercial litigation experience.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with state and federal court procedures.
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated case management ability.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Conduct and defend complex depositions.
• Support trial preparation, witness preparation, and pretrial strategy.
• Analyze complex legal issues and develop practical recommendations for clients.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while managing matters with increasing independence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Case management

Procedural knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Foster Group Legal Search has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate in Orange County, CA.

Following our successful placement of a Senior Litigation Partner, we are now handling the search for a Litigation Associate to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Associate to join an established legal team in Southern California that provides stellar mentorship and development opportunities.

This role would be a great fit for an Associate with a strong commercial litigation background who enjoys handling substantive legal matters, developing case strategy, and taking on meaningful responsibility throughout the litigation process.

What you’ll be doing:

• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Conduct and defend complex depositions.
• Support trial preparation, witness preparation, and pretrial strategy.
• Analyze complex legal issues and develop practical recommendations for clients.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while managing matters with increasing independence.

What we’re looking for:

• 3 - 5 years of law firm business or commercial litigation experience.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with state and federal court procedures.
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated case management ability.

Compensation:

Competitive base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.