Mid-Level Litigation Associate

HUNT HUNT & WINTERBOTTOM LLP • Irvine, CA

1d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Hunt Hunt & Winterbottom LLP is seeking a California litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join its team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-responsibility role working directly alongside our named partners. Responsibilities will include court appearances, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and assisting the firm with case assessment and intake.

Successful candidates will work closely with the partners and assist with a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through trial.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience appearing in court.
• Experience taking a deposition.
• Experience drafting motions.
• 3 to 5 years of substantive civil litigation experience, with a demonstrated track record of proactively managing cases.
• Prior experience at an Am Law 200 firm or similarly sophisticated practice environment.
• An ownership mentality: you treat every matter as your personal responsibility and demonstrate sound judgment, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Strong oral advocacy skills and the ability to communicate persuasively in writing and in court.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and communicate about competing demands, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to pitch in with transactional matters when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
• Experience billing time using Clio or equivalent.
• Reliable internet access to support remote work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the complete lifecycle of litigation matters from intake to appeal.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, appellate documents, settlement agreements, and demand letters.
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare clients for same.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and strategy development.
• Communicate with clients, to provide timely updates and clearly explaining legal strategies and potential outcomes.
• Collaborate with firm attorneys and legal staff to optimize firm systems to maximize efficiency and further the objectives of the firm
• Stay current on relevant legal developments to provide informed, forward-looking legal advice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Flexible schedule.
• Professional development assistance.
• Remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree