Associate Attorney - Los Angeles
About The Position
Nuclear verdicts have made high-stakes litigation a defining challenge for corporate America. It is why leading companies across industries rely on Hawkins Parnell in the toughest disputes and jurisdictions nationwide. For an associate, that means you will not spend years on the sidelines waiting for a courtroom. Our Los Angeles team defends complex, high-exposure cases that actually go to trial, with associates taking on critical roles in the outcomes we deliver for clients. You would be part of a national defense litigation firm that has represented more than half of the Fortune 500 and has over 250 attorneys and professionals in 19 offices across 14 states. The firm was recently identified as a top law firm for associates and distinguished for activities that drive job satisfaction in BTI Consulting's 2026 Associate Satisfaction A-Listers Survey of Law Firms Where Associates are Happiest. Core defense litigation work in the Los Angeles office General liability, transportation, construction, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, toxic tort, and environmental litigation for clients ranging from global corporations to local businesses.
Requirements
- California bar license
- 0-6 years of litigation experience
- Client-focused and collaborative approach
- Critical thinking, strategic judgment, and instincts to think on your feet and work independently
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate with brevity and influence decisions
Responsibilities
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare and argue motions in state and federal court
- Develop case strategy alongside partners, including discovery planning, records analysis, client interviews, and witness preparation
- Work directly with nationally recognized trial lawyers to prepare cases for trial
- Handle research and briefing in complex litigation
Benefits
- Annual 3% 401(k) contribution, 100% vested from day one
- Eligibility for annual profit sharing based on firm performance contributed to your 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 24/7 Teladoc access
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Free counseling and work/life specialist support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Sibly digital coaching
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Milk Stork support for nursing mothers who travel
- Up to five days of paid bereavement leave
- Mentorship
- Professional development
- Different career paths
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
