Litigation Associate

Distinct | North America; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct North America in Los Angeles is recruiting litigation associates for defense firms where cases go to trial and courtroom time is real. You will join teams handling General liability, premises and catastrophic injury, trucking, construction and product liability matters.

We seek 1–6 years of defense litigation experience, strong writing, and a readiness to engage in depositions, motions, mediations and trial. Most roles offer hybrid work and a competitive base pay with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 to 6 years of litigation experience, defense side preferred.
• Strong writing and appetite for depositions and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Handle depositions, motions, mediations and trial for defense matters.
• Prepare trial-ready pleadings, briefs and motions with strong writing.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to manage case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Depositions

Job description

I'm recruiting litigation associates for several defense firms in Los Angeles, from national practices to well-established local firms. These are firms where cases actually go to trial and associates get real courtroom time, not years of document review.

The work

• General liability, premises and catastrophic injury
• Trucking and transportation
• Construction and construction site injury
• Product liability and toxic tort
• Depositions, motions, mediations and trial

Pay

$120,000 to $180,000 base depending on the firm and your experience, with bonus and full benefits. Most firms offer hybrid working.

What they need

• 1 to 6 years of litigation experience, defense side preferred
• Strong writing and an appetite for depositions and court