Litigation Associate/Attorney

Jobot; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join a downtown Ventura team of long-tenured professionals. The role offers a salary range of $130,000 to $175,000 per year, with mentorship, strong culture, and hybrid scheduling options, ideally in-office when possible.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and the ability to jump right in, contributing to case strategy, drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and representing clients in court and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in litigation.
• Experience handling complex cases and defending in court.

Responsibilities

• Assist in case evaluation and pre-litigation strategy for various cases
• Draft pleadings and motions, and propound and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Conduct research and provide analysis regarding substantive and procedural law
• Appear in court, arbitration, and mediation
• Advise on transactional matters and prepare related documents
• Perform other associate tasks as assigned by leadership, and uphold the firm’s ethics and values.

Job description

trusted 50+ year firm handling complex cases seeks a litigation attorney to join their collaborative, dynamic and long-tenured team in downtown Ventura!

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 per year

Hosted by: Monica Feltz

Job Details

Seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our firm's operations and success. Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience and the excitement to jump right in!

What you'll be doing

• Assist in case evaluation and pre-litigation strategy for various cases
• Draft pleadings and motions, and propound and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Conduct research and provide analysis regarding substantive and procedural law
• Appear in court, arbitration, and mediation
• Advise on transactional matters and prepare related documents
• Perform other associate tasks as assigned by leadership, and championing the firm’s mission, ethics, and values.

Benefits

• Fantastic mentorship and training - will be exposed to a variety of cases
• Lifestyle firm -- ie, committed to maintaining a great culture, with an office near the beach, and truly friendly and collaborative environment. Respects everyone's private/family time.
• Full benefits and bonusing
• Growth potential - every Associate is hired on with idea of becoming a Partner
• Can be a hybrid schedule if needed, but ideally in-office when possible.
• Well-resourced and well-staffed team w/some of the best local Attorneys in the business
• Sophisticated cases, without being "uptight"
• Committed to giving back to the community - have won several community service awards and committed to roles of leadership in the legal community
• Extremely long tenures!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.