Litigation Associate Attorney – Hybrid

Hall Griffin LLP; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Hybrid work and remote flexibility

Job summary

Hall Griffin LLP in Orange County, CA seeks a Litigation Attorney, welcoming both newly licensed attorneys and experienced litigators. The role offers ownership of cases, direct mentorship, and opportunities to develop deposition and courtroom skills.

Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $200,000 per year, with performance-based bonuses. The firm supports hybrid work with remote flexibility for seasoned attorneys, and emphasizes collaborative strategy and client-focused advocacy.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Sound judgment and initiative.
• Collaborative approach to litigation.

Responsibilities

• Developing case strategy and managing deadlines.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, and substantive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions and appearing in court.
• Working directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Participating in mediations and preparing matters for trial.

Job description

Litigation Attorney | New Attorneys & Experienced Litigators

Orange County, CA | Full-Time | $100,000–$200,000 Base Salary + Performance-Based Bonuses

Hybrid work arrangements with additional remote flexibility for experienced attorneys

Build your litigation skills. Take ownership of your cases. Have a voice in the strategy.

Hall Griffin LLP is a growing civil litigation firm seeking newly licensed attorneys and experienced litigators to join our Orange County office.

For newer attorneys, we offer hands‑on training, accessible partners, and opportunities to build deposition and courtroom experience. For experienced litigators, we offer substantive cases, greater autonomy, and flexibility—with a team available to collaborate on strategy.

What You Can Expect

• Substantive litigation experience. Take and defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediations, work with experts, and prepare cases for trial, with responsibilities tailored to your experience.
• Support that matches your career stage. Newer attorneys receive direct mentorship and feedback from experienced trial attorneys. Experienced litigators have the opportunity to manage matters independently with partner collaboration when needed.
• Flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements and additional remote flexibility for experienced attorneys.
• Opportunities to advance. Strong judgment, initiative, and quality work lead to increasing responsibility, client involvement, and opportunities for advancement.
• Accessible colleagues. Work with partners who are available to discuss strategy, answer questions, and help move cases forward.

The Work

• Developing case strategy and managing deadlines.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, and substantive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions and appearing in court.
• Working directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Participating in mediations and preparing matters for trial.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from newly licensed California attorneys through experienced litigators.

We’re looking for strong writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach. Prior experience in our practice areas is helpful, but not required. Attorneys from other litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you are early in your career, we want to help you build a strong foundation. If you are an experienced attorney considering a move, we would welcome a confidential conversation about your experience and goals.

• Base salary of $100,000–$200,000, depending on experience.
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangements, with additional remote flexibility for experienced attorneys.
• Direct mentorship, substantive litigation opportunities, and long‑term career growth.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you’re looking for in your next role.