Litigation Associate Attorney at Headhunter Insider Los Angeles, CA

Comunidade Metodista; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Comunidade Metodista seeks an experienced litigator to manage all phases of complex cases in Los Angeles, collaborating with a top-tier team.

The role emphasizes strategic litigation, strong research and writing, and effective deposition practice, with a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of litigation experience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Experience in federal and state courts
• Familiarity with electronic discovery and deposition practice

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation from pleadings through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal
• Work on complex cases involving constitutional law, civil rights, eminent domain, and more
• Participate in litigation strategy, research, and writing of persuasive legal arguments
• Manage electronic discovery and law and motion practice in state and federal courts
• Develop evidence, interview witnesses, and take/defend depositions

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Electronic Discovery

Deposition Practice

Job description

Note: This position requires a hybrid work schedule at the Los Angeles, CA office

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established midsize law firm with offices across California, known for handling high-profile and complex litigation matters. With decades of experience, they serve both public entities and private sector clients, particularly in constitutional law, civil rights, wildfire litigation, and eminent domain. Their Trial & Litigation Practice Group handles cases from initial pleadings through trial and appeals in both state and federal courts.

Job Description

• Handle all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal.
• Work on complex cases involving constitutional law, civil rights, eminent domain, and more.
• Participate in litigation strategy, research, and writing of persuasive legal arguments.
• Manage electronic discovery and law and motion practice in state and federal courts.
• Develop evidence, interview witnesses, and take/defend depositions.
• Focus on building a strong case for trial, particularly in high-stakes and large-scale litigation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of litigation experience, ideally with complex case management.
• Strong research and writing skills, with a proven ability to draft clear legal arguments.
• Experience in federal and state courts, including dispositive motions.
• Familiarity with electronic discovery and deposition practice.
• Eminent Domain or real estate law experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Competitive salary range of $165,000 – $205,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility with work-from-home opportunities.
• Reasonable billable hours and annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with partial match, and profit-sharing benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful litigation with a talented team.

JOB CODE: JPC - 94

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $165,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• recent complex litigation: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Bar license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90017

JPC-94

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