Litigation Associate — Front‑Line Trial & Strategy

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible spending plans

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz's Los Angeles litigation team seeks a highly motivated associate with strong federal and California civil procedure experience and a capacity to manage deadlines across multiple matters.

Hybrid work setup, base salary $230,000–$250,000, California Bar membership required, and a robust benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Strong federal and California civil procedure experience.
• Familiarity with ADR procedures (e.g., JAMS, AAA, IFTA) is a plus.
• Must be eligible to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage deadlines across multiple clients and matters.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues in an effective and timely manner.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and examine witnesses at trial.
• Prepare clear, persuasive, and well‑organized letters, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft strategic discovery requests and responses; review documents for case analysis and trial prep.
• Demonstrate comfort in speaking and leading discussions with clients and teams.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Federal civil procedure

California civil procedure

ADR procedures

Education

California Bar membership

Strong academic credentials

3+ years post-law school experience

Job description

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz's Los Angeles litigation team seeks a highly motivated associate with strong federal and California civil procedure experience and a capacity to manage deadlines across multiple matters.

Hybrid work setup, base salary $230,000–$250,000, California Bar membership required, and a robust benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life and retirement plans.