Litigation Associate: High-Stakes Trials, Hybrid Work

hpylaw; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary: 130,000–180,000

401(k) with annual profit sharing

Hybrid remote or onsite

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Teladoc access

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Counseling and EAP services

Milk Stork travel support

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Bereavement leave

Mentorship and professional growth

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young seeks an Associate Attorney - Litigation in Santa Ana, CA. Join a national defense team handling high-exposure cases with opportunities to participate in depositions and trial preparation.

You will work with renowned litigators, develop case strategy, and contribute to complex defenses in state and federal courts. The role emphasizes collaboration, writing, research, and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• California bar license required.
• 0–6 years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Legal research

Legal writing

Strategic thinking

Client relations

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young seeks an Associate Attorney - Litigation in Santa Ana, CA. Join a national defense team handling high-exposure cases with opportunities to participate in depositions and trial preparation.

You will work with renowned litigators, develop case strategy, and contribute to complex defenses in state and federal courts. The role emphasizes collaboration, writing, research, and independent judgment.