Litigation Associate Attorney

The Christian Contreras Firm, PLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level associate attorney to handle litigation cases. This position involves comprehensive responsibilities such as draft motions and pleadings, client communication, and opportunities to participate in trials. Candidates must have a J.D. and be a member of the California State Bar. The firm offers competitive salary along with medical benefits and bonuses.

Benefits

Medical benefits

10 days of combined vacation and sick leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills required.
• Experience in the field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases from inception to pre-trial phase.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and conduct depositions.
• Client communication and interviews.

Skills

Research

Writing

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar

Job description

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The Christian Contreras Firm, PLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Position Description:

The associate attorney will litigate cases from inception to the pre-trial phase. The associate will also have opportunities to second chair or third chair trials with the managing attorney. The associate will be responsible for all aspects of litigation including client interviews, client communication, drafting of pleadings, drafting of motions, drafting of discovery, taking and depending depositions, appearing at hearings, and pre-trial responsibilities.

Requirements/Qualifications:

The following list of core competencies and experiences is meant to provide insight into the general level of requirements we seek in candidates.

- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar

- Strong research and writing skills

- Experience in the field is preferred but not required

- Salary of $110,000 to $180,000 per year depending on experience

- 5% attorney fee commission/bonus for cases exclusive assigned to associate

- Annual discretionary bonus commensurate with salary

- Medical benefits

- 10 days of combined vacation and sick leave

More information on our firm can be found at www.Contreras-Law.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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