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Litigation

About the job

Pay: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Excellent opportunity for a newer attorney to build hands-on litigation experience with an established Los Angeles firm

Gain exposure to substantive civil litigation and insurance defense matters

Work directly with experienced attorneys who can provide guidance and mentorship

Develop practical skills in motions, discovery, case strategy, hearings, and client communication

Hybrid schedule with one remote day each week

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Strong opportunity to grow into greater case responsibility as your experience develops

Location

Los Angeles, CA. Hybrid schedule with four days per week in the office and one remote day permitted.

Note

An active California Bar license in good standing is the primary requirement. We are open to attorneys at any experience level, including newly admitted attorneys. Prior insurance defense experience is helpful but not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established mid-size Los Angeles litigation firm with a longstanding insurance defense practice. Our attorneys handle a broad range of civil litigation matters in a collaborative environment that gives developing attorneys the opportunity to learn, take on responsibility, and build strong litigation skills.

Job Description

Assist with and manage civil litigation and insurance defense matters

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents

Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written analysis

Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings

Review case files, records, discovery, and evidence

Communicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties

Help develop litigation strategy and evaluate case issues

Manage deadlines and maintain organized case files

Work closely with experienced attorneys while taking on increasing responsibility

Build practical litigation and Law and Motion skills

Qualifications

Active California Bar admission in good standing

Strong legal research and writing skills

Interest in litigation and developing courtroom skills

Professional communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments

Ability to work in the Los Angeles office four days per week

Insurance defense or civil litigation experience is preferred but not required

Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply

Why You Will Love Working Here

Opportunity to develop real-world litigation skills early in your career

Mentorship from experienced defense attorneys

Meaningful assignments rather than purely administrative work

Clear opportunity to take on greater responsibility as you develop

Hybrid flexibility with one remote day per week

Established and collaborative law firm environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance