Litigation Associate Attorney: Trials & Complex Disputes

YOKA | SMITH, LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

YOKA | SMITH, LLP in Irvine, CA seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join our team. You will provide legal advice, conduct research, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in litigation through trial. The ideal candidate has 1–10 years of litigation experience, a self-starter mindset, and a passion for trial practice.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Our firm handles high-exposure lawsuits nationwide across commercial disputes, product liability, class actions, and employment

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the state of California.
• 1–10 years of litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategy to clients.
• Conduct research, draft pleadings, and motions.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
• Manage a caseload with autonomy and professional discretion.

Skills

Trial prep

Discovery

Law & motion

Litigation

Employment law

Research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

YOKA | SMITH, LLP in Irvine, CA seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join our team. You will provide legal advice, conduct research, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in litigation through trial. The ideal candidate has 1–10 years of litigation experience, a self-starter mindset, and a passion for trial practice.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Our firm handles high-exposure lawsuits nationwide across commercial disputes, product liability, class actions, and employment