Litigation Attorney

Kolar & Associates; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Kolar & Associates, A Law Corporation, in Tustin, California, seeks a full-time Litigation Associate Attorney with a strong civil litigation background to join its business and commercial litigation practice.

You will draft and argue motions, manage discovery, take depositions, attend hearings, mediations and arbitrations, and assist lead counsel in trial preparation. California bar admission and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• 3+ years of experience in general civil litigation.
• Practical experience in conducting/defending depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue law and motion filings.
• Propound and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research, interpret statutes/regulations, and advise clients on legal issues.
• Assist lead counsel with trial preparation and actively participate in trials.

Skills

Deposition experience

Mediation experience

Arbitration experience

Civil litigation experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school; Active license to practice law in California; 3+ years of experience; Prior deposition, mediation, and arbitration experience.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Kolar & Associates, A Law Corporation, a general civil litigation practice based in Tustin, California, is hiring a full-time Litigation Associate Attorney reporting directly to Elizabeth L. Kolar, Esq. The firm specializes in business and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on corporate defense and representing automobile dealers in operational, pre-litigation, and litigation matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensure: Active license to practice law in the State of California.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in general civil litigation.
• Skills & Background: Practical experience in conducting/defending depositions, mediations, and arbitrations. Familiarity with civil/consumer law, Consumers Legal Remedies Act, Song-Beverly Act, B&P 17200, premises liability defense, personal injury, and employment law is preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft and argue law and motion filings.
• Propound and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research, interpret statutes/regulations, and advise clients on legal issues.
• Assist lead counsel with trial preparation and actively participate in trials.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Pay Scale: $140,000 – $200,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Bonus: Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus program tied to individual billing contributions.
• Benefits: Health insurance, vision and dental insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401(k), and 401(k) matching.
• Mode & Location: Full-time position in Tustin, California.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

The recruitment process is managed by Rylee Comeau, HR Manager at Kolar & Associates.