Federal Litigation Attorney
About The Position
Strategic Legal Practices is one of California's largest litigation firms, representing clients in consumer protection and civil litigation matters statewide in both state and federal court. Led by one of the most accomplished Lemon Law and Consumer Fraud litigators in California, our firm has helped thousands of clients against car manufacturers with an unmatched success rate. We are based in Los Angeles and practice throughout California. SLP is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our rapidly expanding team. This role focuses on federal court litigation and requires active admission to at least one of the four California federal district courts (C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal.). Candidates must have a solid foundation in state and federal litigation, including law and motion work and first or second chair trial experience. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Lemon Law experience is a plus. Our Commitment to You We offer attorneys the opportunity to litigate cases, appear in hearings, take and defend depositions, and try cases in state and federal court. We are invested in your growth and committed to making this the best place to work.
Requirements
- Active admission to at least one of the four California federal district courts (C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal.)
- Solid foundation in state and federal litigation
- Law and motion work
- First or second chair trial experience
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail and self-accountability
- Works efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CM/ECF (PACER), document management, and time-keeping software
- Familiarity with local rules of at least one California federal district court
- CA State Bar, in good standing (required)
- 3–5 years of litigation experience
- Federal court experience strongly preferred
- Admitted to at least one U.S. District Court (California districts preferred)
- Hands-on experience litigating cases in federal court (not just admission)
- Experience handling cases from filing through resolution in federal court
- Comfortable operating under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP)
- Experience responding to complex federal motions (not just drafting complaints)
- Strong legal writing with federal briefing standards
- Familiarity with federal discovery timelines and proportionality standards
- Comfortable navigating federal judges’ standing orders and local rules
- Trial experience in federal court is a strong plus
- Experience with evidentiary hearings preferred
Nice To Haves
- Lemon Law experience
- Lemon Law or consumer protection experience
Responsibilities
- File and litigate cases in California federal district courts in compliance with the FRCP, local rules, and via CM/ECF (PACER)
- Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for state and federal court
- Conduct case assessments, investigations, and independent legal research
- Propound and respond to discovery; review and analyze pertinent documents
- Take and defend depositions; attend court appearances
- Pre-trial preparation and trial participation
- Negotiate settlements and meet all calendar deadlines
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Drafting and arguing: Motions to dismiss (Rule 12(b)(6)), Motions for summary judgment (Rule 56), Motions to compel and discovery-related motions
- Managing discovery under federal rules: Initial disclosures, Interrogatories, RFAs, RFPs
- Experience with: ESI and document production, Meet and confer requirements, Protective orders
- Experience with: Rule 26(f) conferences, Joint scheduling reports, Case management conferences
- Experience filing and managing cases in CM/ECF
- Taking and defending depositions in federal cases
- Preparing witnesses for federal depositions
- Experience preparing pretrial documents: Witness lists, Exhibit lists, Motions in limine
- Argued motions in federal court (not just state court)
- Comfortable appearing before federal judges and magistrates
Benefits
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Parking
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
