Litigation Associate (Hybrid) - Trial-Ready Experience

hpylaw; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/onsite work

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing eligibility

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young seeks an Associate Attorney - Litigation in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves defending high-stakes cases, taking depositions, and developing strategy with partners across a national defense team. It offers hybrid work options and strong professional growth within a top defense firm.

The ideal candidate has CA bar licensure and up to 6 years of litigation experience, with sharp writing and analytical abilities to influence outcomes.

Qualifications

• California bar license is required.
• 0-6 years of litigation experience.
• 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, including discovery planning and witness preparation.
• Work with nationally recognized trial lawyers to prepare cases for trial.
• Handle research and briefing in complex litigation.

Skills

Client-focused

Collaborative approach

Critical thinking

Strategic judgment

Independent work

Written communication

Research skills

Analytical skills

Brevity in communication

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young seeks an Associate Attorney - Litigation in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves defending high-stakes cases, taking depositions, and developing strategy with partners across a national defense team. It offers hybrid work options and strong professional growth within a top defense firm.

The ideal candidate has CA bar licensure and up to 6 years of litigation experience, with sharp writing and analytical abilities to influence outcomes.