Litigation Attorney - LA Office (3 yrs of experience)

Tressler LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Bar dues & CLE support

Professional development

Parental leave

Paid time off

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Tressler LLP in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3 years of civil litigation experience to join our defense practice. You will handle cases from pleadings to trial prep, coordinating with senior attorneys and clients.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in our Los Angeles office, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team and mentorship-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years of civil litigation experience required.
• Active California bar admission required.
• Experience with trial preparation and defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in civil litigation across state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation from evaluation to trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, and arbitrations both in person and remotely.

Skills

3 years experience

California bar

trial preparation

oral advocacy

Job description

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.

This position is hybrid in our Los Angeles, California office in El Segundo.

What You’ll Do:

• 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
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application.

First Interview

Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute interview with the hiring manager(s).

Second Interview

Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm. You will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

Offer

Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

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.

The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.

Salary commensurate with experience: $150,000 - $160,000 USD