Associate Attorney (3 Openings) – Civil Litigation Defense
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is recruiting three seasoned, highly skilled Associate Attorneys for an established civil litigation law firm with a multi-office platform. This is a direct placement opportunity for California-licensed attorneys with civil litigation experience. The role is designed for individuals eager to sharpen courtroom skills, manage significant case responsibilities, and grow within a collaborative defense practice. Hires will gain strong litigation exposure while working alongside experienced attorneys in a professional and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred
- Strong legal writing, research, analytical reasoning, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience handling motions, discovery, and court appearances
- Ability to manage multiple active matters in a deadline-driven environment
- Professional communication skills with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Strong ownership mindset with desire for continued litigation growth
- Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered
- Able to work hybrid in Los Angeles, CA
Nice To Haves
- Civil defense litigation background
- Deposition experience taking and defending witnesses
- Mediation and settlement negotiation experience
- Trial preparation or hearing exposure
- Insurance defense, premises liability, transportation, construction defect, or commercial litigation experience
- Experience managing client reporting responsibilities
- Desire to pursue partnership-track advancement
Responsibilities
- Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, and procedural matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, and legal memoranda
- Manage written discovery including requests, responses, meet-and-confer efforts, and document review
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and dispute resolution strategy
- Assist with pre-trial preparation including exhibits, witness coordination, and trial filings
- Support trial proceedings and litigation strategy as matters advance
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients regarding case status, strategy, and reporting
- Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on active defense matters
- Maintain organized file management and deadline control across multiple cases
Benefits
- Paid medical insurance (including zero employee contribution plans)
- dental reimbursement up to $1,000
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) with immediate vesting employer match
- Billing metrics bonus program
- annual performance bonus
- Partnership track
- client development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
