Litigation Associate Attorney

Custodio & Dubey - CD Law; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Custodio & Dubey LLP (CD Law) in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney to lead habitability matters, manage own caseload, and work alongside senior litigators. This role emphasizes client-centered representation and independent case handling in a fast-paced environment.

You will interview clients, conduct discovery, coordinate with experts, and support a department handling significant cases against landlords and management companies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in California and in good standing.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and the ability to think critically are required.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently is important.
• Must be a team player with ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of habitability matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct client interviews, investigations, discovery, depositions, negotiations, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Appear for court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with senior partners, support staff, and experts to develop winning case strategies.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide compassionate, client-centered representation.

Skills

California Bar

Legal writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team player

Deadline management

Tech tools

Tools

Slack

Filevine

Dropbox

Job description

Schedule

Monday-Friday (Hybrid) | Work from home on Wednesday

Compensation

$130,000- $140,000 base salary (DOE) + discretionary bonus + healthcare insurance stipend

About the Firm

Custodio & Dubey LLP (CD Law) is a premier Los Angeles-based law firm dedicated to fighting for justice in personal injury, habitability, employment, and environmental cases. We are known for our relentless advocacy, innovative litigation strategies, and commitment to delivering meaningful results for our clients.

We are expanding our Habitability Department and are seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys and help shape a practice area that holds landlords and management companies accountable for unsafe or unlivable housing conditions.

About the Habitability Department

We are looking for an ambitious attorney who wants to sharpen their litigation skills, handle cases independently, and perform in a client-facing, results-driven role. This role will handle their own caseload and assist the Habitability Department Head on some of our largest cases. This is a great opportunity to learn under experienced attorneys, help tenants who are stuck in uninhabitable conditions, and make a great living while working for a firm that seeks to be the best and deliver the best results for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of habitability matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct client interviews, investigations, discovery, depositions, negotiations, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Appear for court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with senior partners, support staff, and experts to develop winning case strategies.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide compassionate, client-centered representation.

Qualifications

• Bar Admission: Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically.
• Ability to learn quickly and be independent.
• A team player attitude, no job too big or too small.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Tech Skills: Familiarity with Slack, Filevine, Dropbox, and other legal tools preferred.
• Hybrid Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Downtown Los Angeles office with flexibility for remote work).
• Supportive, collaborative environment with mentorship and huge growth opportunities
• Compensation: $130,000- $140,000 base salary (DOE) + discretionary bonus + healthcare insurance stipend
• Projected Total Compensation: $160,000+
• Clear path for professional growth and partnership potential.
• Hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned litigators.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact cases that improve lives and communities.

Interview Process

• Review of Legal Writing Samples
• Initial Video Call Interview
• Interview with the Head of the Habitability Department. (30-45 minute Zoom)
• In-Person Interview with firm partners at our DTLA office.

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year