Associate Litigation Attorney

Humanity HR Consulting • Glendale, CA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Weston Herzog LLP is seeking experienced, litigation-focused Associate Attorneys who thrive in a fast-paced defense environment and are confident managing active litigation caseloads. The ideal candidate will have strong experience litigating cases from inception through resolution, including conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, attending hearings, and managing client communications. This role is best suited for attorneys who are comfortable meeting billable hour expectations and independently handling litigation responsibilities with minimal supervision. At Weston Herzog LLP, every team member plays a critical role from day one. Unlike firms where associates spend years solely handling research assignments, Weston Herzog provides immediate hands-on litigation experience and direct involvement in meaningful cases. Mentored directly by Jonathon Herzog, this is an opportunity to accelerate your litigation career while working alongside a highly respected insurance defense team handling complex and high-exposure matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Strong litigation experience in insurance defense or related defense litigation
• Experience conducting discovery and handling depositions
• Experience defending depositions preferred
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation files and deadlines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in personal injury defense, premises liability, auto defense, or workers’ compensation defense
• Trial preparation and courtroom experience
• Familiarity with Clio, iManage and/or Forms Workflow software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from initial case assessment through resolution
• Conduct written discovery and review opposing counsel discovery responses
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, meet-and-confer correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions, including plaintiffs, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives
• Conduct legal research and prepare written case analyses
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial
• Attend court appearances and communicate developments to clients
• Collaborate with partners and legal staff to ensure effective case strategy and management
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients
• Provide timely updates regarding litigation strategy, discovery, and case developments
• Maintain organized and accurate case files and billing records
• Maintain a minimum of 150 billable hours per month
• Target annual billable requirement of 1,800+ hours
• Accurately record and submit billable time daily
• Effectively manage workload and deadlines in a high-volume litigation environment

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance (Blue Shield PPO)
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employer-funded profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Signing bonus up to $15,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level