Litigation Associate: Trial & Defense (Hybrid, CA)

Keystone Distinction Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, Leading international law firm, seeks a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in a hybrid California setting (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Irvine). The role defends complex product liability matters and commercial disputes, collaborating with policyholders, brokers, and insurers.

Candidates should have JD/LLM from an ABA-accredited law school, California Bar admission, and 1–4 years of substantive litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD/LLM from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 1–4 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling complex liability, commercial disputes, or insurance claims.
• Exposure to product liability defense preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Comfortable participating in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy.
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers.
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Pleadings

Motions

Depositions

Hearings

Mediation

Trial preparation

Strong writing

Time management

Education

JD/LLM from ABA-accredited law school

Active Bar Admission in California

Job description

Our client, Leading international law firm, seeks a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice Group in a hybrid California setting (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Irvine). The role defends complex product liability matters and commercial disputes, collaborating with policyholders, brokers, and insurers.

Candidates should have JD/LLM from an ABA-accredited law school, California Bar admission, and 1–4 years of substantive litigation experience.