Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an attorney with 6+ months of experience and an active California Bar license. The role is an on-site, 40-hour workweek with opportunities to handle discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 per year plus a discretionary quarterly bonus. The position emphasizes consumer-protection matters and collaboration with Partners and senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license and in good standing.
• 6+ months of experience as a licensed attorney.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to written discovery and participate in e-discovery.
• Draft motions involving discovery disputes and responses to pleadings challenges.
• Prepare for and participate in oral arguments, case management conferences, and discovery hearings.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Teamwork

Spanish bilingual

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Outlook

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a hands-on litigation role where you can build meaningful courtroom and case-management experience from day one.
• Work closely with experienced Partners and Senior Attorneys who are invested in developing the next generation of strong litigators.
• Gain exposure to written discovery, law and motion, oral arguments, depositions, vehicle inspections, and trial preparation.
• Represent California consumers and contribute to meaningful consumer-protection matters.
• Earn a discretionary quarterly bonus tied to billing and/or trial wins.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Location: Century City, Los Angeles, CA — fully on-site Monday through Friday, with 40 hours per week in the office. Employees working toward the preferred 50-hour billable target may complete the additional 10 hours remotely, with some flexibility around start and end times.

Note: This is a must-have qualification role: candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and must have at least 6+ months of experience working as a licensed attorney.

About Us

We are a fast-paced California litigation practice focused on protecting consumers and holding corporations accountable when they fail to meet their legal obligations. Our team handles high-volume, complex consumer matters and provides attorneys with the opportunity to take on substantive litigation responsibilities while working alongside experienced legal professionals. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft and respond to written discovery, review responses and document productions, and participate in e-discovery.
• Draft motions involving discovery disputes and responses to pleading challenges.
• Prepare for and participate in oral arguments, case management conferences, discovery hearings, and ex parte matters.
• Attend and defend consumer client depositions and take percipient witness depositions.
• Attend vehicle inspections alongside expert witnesses.
• Manage timely reporting and billing for hours worked.
• Develop litigation skills through increasing involvement in dispositive motions, higher-stakes depositions, and trial preparation.
• Work closely with Partners and Senior Attorneys on litigation strategy and case development.
• Manage competing priorities, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel within California as needed for court appearances, inspections, and depositions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license and membership in good standing.
• 6+ months of experience working as a licensed attorney.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred; Lemon Law experience is not required.
• Genuine interest in consumer protection and advocacy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization, judgment, problem-solving, and deadline-management abilities.
• Collaborative, hardworking, adaptable, and eager to grow as a litigator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technology and work in a paperless environment.
• Spanish bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel within California as needed.
• Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available as appropriate.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build real litigation skills quickly rather than being limited to routine assignments. Our team values collaboration, initiative, professional growth, and attorneys who are ready to take ownership. Comprehensive training from senior attorneys and Partners, weekly breakfast, strong benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for increased responsibility make this an excellent environment for an attorney who wants to grow into an aggressive litigator and trial attorney.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance