Litigation Associate

Gyoury-Hales Search; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

Gyoury-Hales Search in Torrance, CA seeks a Litigation Associate for a well-established international law firm. The role targets attorneys with 2-6 years of commercial litigation experience, including California state and/or federal court practice.

You will handle disputes through all stages, draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, and interact directly with clients. The firm offers a competitive salary, 1,650-hour billable requirement, hybrid work, mentoring, and strong career growth.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of litigation experience gained within a law firm environment.
• Commercial litigation experience preferred.
• Candidates from civil litigation, insurance defence, general liability, employment, construction, professional liability, business litigation, or other complex litigation practices encouraged to apply.
• Experience in California state and/or federal courts.
• Strong written advocacy, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and caseloads effectively.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Taking and defending depositions, including occasional travel as required.
• Arguing motions and attending court hearings.
• Conducting witness interviews and factual investigations.
• Preparing cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing strategic advice.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve successful outcomes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Written advocacy

Client management

Job description

Torrance, California | Hybrid Working | $150,000 - $180,000 + Benefits

A well-established international law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing Southern California office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2-6 years of commercial litigation experience, although strong candidates from broader civil litigation backgrounds will also be considered.

This role offers exposure to sophisticated business disputes, direct client interaction, meaningful litigation responsibility, and a collaborative environment that supports professional development and long-term career growth.

The Role

Working alongside experienced litigators and support staff, you will handle a variety of disputes through all stages of litigation, including:

• Managing litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Taking and defending depositions, including occasional travel as required.
• Arguing motions and attending court hearings.
• Conducting witness interviews and factual investigations.
• Preparing cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and providing strategic advice.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve successful outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-6 years of litigation experience gained within a law firm environment.
• Commercial litigation experience preferred.
• Candidates from civil litigation, insurance defence, general liability, employment, construction, professional liability, business litigation, or other complex litigation practices are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in California state and/or federal courts.
• Strong written advocacy, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and caseloads effectively.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of $150,000 - $180,000.
• 1,650-hour billable requirement, supporting a strong work-life balance compared to many peer firms.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Formal mentoring and professional development programmes.
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Collaborative culture with genuine partnership-track potential.
• Significant client contact and hands-on litigation experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation associate looking to join a respected firm that offers high-quality work, strong mentorship, reasonable billable expectations, and a clear path for long-term career progression.