Litigation Attorney - LA Office (3 yrs of experience)

Tressler LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Bar dues paid

CLE support

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Tressler LLP in Los Angeles, California, seeks a Litigation Attorney with 3 years of experience to join our defense-focused practice. The attorney will handle civil matters spanning personal injury, product liability, and transportation, defending clients in state and federal courts and coordinating with a skilled team.

The role offers early case ownership, opportunities to work with senior attorneys, and a collaborative culture with mentorship, while handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil litigation experience in state or federal court.
• Active California bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with trial preparation.
• Enjoy collaborating in a team with partners and associates.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation: case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, settlements, and trial prep.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, and arbitrations both remotely and in person.
• Communicate with clients, claim adjusters, experts, and witnesses to provide updates and guidance.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop effective case strategies.

Skills

Oral Advocacy

Deposition Skills

Case Management

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Litigation Attorney - LA Office (3 yrs of experience)

Role Description

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Los Angeles, California office. Our dynamic Litigation Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to managing a wide range of complex defense litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises, products liability and transportation.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of litigation experience. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys and clients on the defense of personal injury litigation.

• Defend clients in civil litigation matters involving personal injury, property damage, construction, transportation, and product liability claims in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and binding arbitration proceedings both remotely and in person.
• Communicate directly with clients, claim adjusters, experts, and witnesses to provide case updates and strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective case strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3 years of civil litigation experience in either state or federal court.
• Active California bar admission required in good standing.
• Experience with trial preparation.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Strong oral advocacy, deposition, case management, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with attorneys, clients, and litigation teams.

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Early case ownership with meaningful client interaction and substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work on high-exposure defense litigation matters.
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership.
• Significant hands‑on experience in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.
• Clear path for long‑term professional growth and advancement within the firm.

Featured benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match
• Firm‑paid bar and professional association dues, with CLE support
• Professional development and associate training program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and firm holidays

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award‑winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.