Litigation Associate Attorney

Tressler LLP; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Bar dues paid

CLE support

Parental leave

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Mentorship program

Job summary

Tressler LLP in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its hybrid office. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil litigation experience and an active California bar admission in good standing.

You will defend personal injury, wrongful death, premises, products liability and transportation matters in state and federal courts. Collaborate with senior attorneys, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and handle hearings, depositions, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation from case evaluation to trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, and arbitrations (remote and in person).
• Communicate with clients, claim adjusters, experts, and witnesses for updates and strategy.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial preparation

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Deposition

Case management

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Los Angeles, California office. Our dynamic Litigation Practice Groups is known for their comprehensive approach to managing a wide range of complex defense litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises, products liability and transportation. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys and clients on the defense of personal injury litigation. It is a hybrid role located in Los Angeles, California, in El Segundo. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation experience and an active California bar admission in good standing.

What You’ll Do

• Defend clients in civil litigation matters involving personal injury, property damage, construction, transportation, and product liability claims in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and binding arbitration proceedings both remotely and in person.
• Communicate directly with clients, claim adjusters, experts, and witnesses to provide case updates and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective case strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience in either state or federal court.
• Active California bar admission required in good standing.
• Experience with trial preparation.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Strong oral advocacy, deposition, case management, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with attorneys, clients, and litigation teams.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Early case ownership with meaningful client interaction and substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work on high-exposure defense litigation matters.
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership.
• Significant hands‑on experience in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.
• Clear path for long‑term professional growth and advancement within the firm.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match
• Firm‑paid bar and professional association dues, with CLE support
• Professional development and associate training program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits

Salary commensurate with experience: $140,000 USD – $170,000 USD