Trial-Ready Civil Litigation Associate (California)

Mission Recruiting, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Multiple bonus opportunities

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC represents a confidential California litigation firm seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of California civil litigation experience. This opportunity is designed for an attorney who wants more than another litigation position and is serious about developing into a confident trial lawyer.

Associates receive meaningful responsibility, hands-on courtroom exposure, and direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of California civil litigation experience required.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive aspects of civil litigation matters.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle written discovery and discovery strategy.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Make court appearances.
• Participate in mediations and settlement proceedings.
• Assist with case evaluation and trial strategy.
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys.
• Second-chair trials and develop toward greater trial responsibility.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Skills

3+ years of California civil litgation

Discovery

Motion practice

Depositions

Legal research and writing

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Mission Recruiting, LLC represents a confidential California litigation firm seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of California civil litigation experience. This opportunity is designed for an attorney who wants more than another litigation position and is serious about developing into a confident trial lawyer.

Associates receive meaningful responsibility, hands-on courtroom exposure, and direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.