Litigation Associate: Estate Planning & Trial Prep

Rodnunsky & Associates

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Rodnunsky & Associates, a Woodland Hills boutique firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. You will manage client cases, conduct legal research, draft documents, and support trial preparation, contributing to a fast-paced but collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD, California bar admission, and 2–3 years of litigation experience, with strong writing, negotiation, and client communication skills. This on-site role emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree and active admission to the California bar.
  • 2–3 years of proven litigation experience.
  • Strong research methods using major legal databases.
  • Excellent writing and persuasive motion drafting abilities.
  • Effective negotiation and client communication.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive legal research to support case development.
  • Draft contracts, motions, pleadings, and wills with precision.
  • Assist in trial preparation, organize evidence, and prep witnesses.
  • Maintain clear, proactive client communications.
  • Support litigation through depositions and procedural tasks.
  • Manage case files and ensure compliance with procedural rules.

Skills

Legal research
Drafting legal documents
Trial preparation
Client communication
Negotiation
Detail-oriented
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Lawgic
LexisNexis
Westlaw
PracticePanther
Microsoft 365

Job description

Rodnunsky & Associates, a Woodland Hills boutique firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. You will manage client cases, conduct legal research, draft documents, and support trial preparation, contributing to a fast-paced but collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD, California bar admission, and 2–3 years of litigation experience, with strong writing, negotiation, and client communication skills. This on-site role emphasizes attention to detail and teamwork.

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