Litigation Associate: Fast-Track Trial Experience

Yukevich | Cavanaugh; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Direct mentorship from trial attorneys

Career development and growth

Job summary

Yuke Law is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join a premier California firm. You will handle sophisticated civil litigation, take depositions, draft and argue motions, and work directly with clients from early in matters to trial.

You will contribute to case strategy, mentor opportunities, and build meaningful courtroom experience in a fast-paced environment with direct partner collaboration and ambitious growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling sophisticated civil litigation matters.
• Trial or courtroom experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure.
• Experience drafting and arguing substantive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills; strong academics.
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated, high-stakes civil litigation.
• Take and defend depositions and handle motion practice.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive legal work.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys throughout the life of a case.
• Develop case strategy and advise clients directly.
• Participate in hearings, trial preparation, and courtroom proceedings.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Motions drafting

Trial experience

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Job description

Yuke Law is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join a premier California firm. You will handle sophisticated civil litigation, take depositions, draft and argue motions, and work directly with clients from early in matters to trial.

You will contribute to case strategy, mentor opportunities, and build meaningful courtroom experience in a fast-paced environment with direct partner collaboration and ambitious growth potential.