Litigation Associate - High-Stakes Trials (Hybrid)

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote or onsite

Competitive base salary

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Orange County Defense Litigation team in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves taking and defending depositions, crafting motions, and shaping case strategy for high-exposure matters that go to trial.

The ideal candidate has 0–6 years of litigation experience, a client-focused mindset, and strong writing and analytical abilities. The firm offers hybrid remote or onsite work and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 0-6 years of litigation experience or related exposure.
• Client-focused and collaborative approach.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with brevity and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions in state and federal court.
• Develop case strategy with partners and discovery planning.
• Work with trial lawyers to prepare cases for trial.
• Conduct research and briefing in complex litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client-focused approach

Critical thinking

Strong writing/research skills

Effective communicator

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Orange County Defense Litigation team in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves taking and defending depositions, crafting motions, and shaping case strategy for high-exposure matters that go to trial.

The ideal candidate has 0–6 years of litigation experience, a client-focused mindset, and strong writing and analytical abilities. The firm offers hybrid remote or onsite work and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.