Senior Litigation Associate

Clarkson Law Firm; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Law Firm is seeking a skilled Senior Associate to manage a complex litigation caseload for plaintiffs. The role emphasizes writing, drafting briefs, motions, and memoranda with minimal edits, plus independent deposition taking, oral arguments, and motions handling.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with key motions, leadership capabilities, and a drive to mentor others while pursuing meaningful, mission-driven cases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Litigation Experience.
• California Bar Admission preferred; applicants licensed elsewhere with superior qualifications will be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating new cases and preparing proposals.
• Conducting legal research and analyzing case documents.
• Drafting motions and briefs and overseeing filing processes.
• Taking depositions, attending mediations/arbitrations, and presenting arguments.
• Managing deadlines and coordinating with co-counsel, clients, and court personnel.
• Leading team meetings and maintaining practice area strategy.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Strong Writing

Oral Advocacy

Legal Research

Team Leadership

Education

California Bar Admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and ambitious Senior Associate with a passion for mission-driven work to join our dynamic legal team. The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive, and well-structured briefs, motions, and memoranda that require minimal editing, as well as the ability to independently take depositions, present oral arguments, and argue motions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling key motions and the ability to independently manage major phases of complex litigation. This is an opportunity to be mentored by industry thought leaders, to creatively pursue interesting cases, and to champion causes that meaningfully impact ordinary people's lives and the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals
• Conducting legal research
• Analyzing agreements and case documents for potential legal challenges
• Developing and recommending case strategy
• Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form
• Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs
• Preparing, finalizing, and serving stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders
• Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary
• Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes
• Preparing for and taking/defending depositions
• Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
• Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings
• Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings
• Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated)
• Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience

• 5+ years of Litigation Experience
• California Bar Admission preferred; applicants licensed elsewhere with superior qualifications will be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills
• Proactive thinker, self-sufficient
• Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle a wide variety of legal matters