Litigation Associate

Protouch Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

MCLE

Parking

Job summary

A growing plaintiffs' litigation law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 1-4 years of experience to join its team in Sherman Oaks, California. The attorney will handle class and individual actions, draft pleadings, and participate in depositions and hearings.

Hybrid on-site flexibility may be available. Requirements include active California State Bar status, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 1-4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or CoCounsel for legal research, drafting, and case analysis.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle written discovery and meet-and-confer communications.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and investigations.
• Attend hearings, case management conferences, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients and provide case updates.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and litigation files.

Job description

Summary

A growing plaintiffs' litigation law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 1-4 years of experience to join its team. The attorney will work on a variety of class action and individual litigation matters, gaining hands‑on experience and increasing responsibility.

The practice areas include wage and hour litigation, PAGA, insurance, ERISA, consumer class actions, insurance bad faith, personal injury, and wrongful death.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle written discovery and meet-and-confer communications.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and investigations.
• Attend hearings, case management conferences, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients and provide case updates.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and litigation files.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or CoCounsel for legal research, drafting, and case analysis, with appropriate attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
• Plaintiff-side litigation experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: , depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Participation in the firm's 401(k) plan.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Payment of California State Bar dues and MCLE.
• Parking provided in the building.

Work Environment

The position is primarily on-site in Sherman Oaks, California, with hybrid flexibility potentially available.