Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
Effective communication with brevity
Responsibilities
Take and defend depositions
Prepare and argue motions in state and federal court
Develop case strategy with partners
Work with nationally recognized trial lawyers
Handle research and briefing in complex litigation
Benefits
Annual 3% 401(k) contribution, fully vested from day one
Hybrid remote or full-time onsite flexibility
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Free counseling and work/life support through Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave, plus support for nursing mothers
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Associate Attorney - Litigation (Santa Ana, CA)
Core defense litigation work in the Orange County 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.
What you will do:
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
What you need:
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
What we invest in you:
We rival the largest firms in the areas we invest in, without asking you to sacrifice your life to get there. We do the right thing to support each other through different life stages while building rewarding careers. If you want to gain substantive experience and learn from lawyers who actually try cases, this is the place to do it.
Compensation: $130,000-$180,000 base salary, depending on experience
Retirement: Annual 3% 401(k) contribution, 100% vested from day one, plus eligibility for annual profit sharing based on firm performance contributed to your 401(k)
Flexibility: Hybrid remote or full-time onsite
Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 24/7 Teladoc access, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
Wellbeing: Free counseling and work/life specialist support through our Employee Assistance Program, plus Sibly digital coaching
Family: Paid maternity and paternity leave, Milk Stork support for nursing mothers who travel, and up to five days of paid bereavement leave
Growth: Mentorship, professional development, and different career paths. The firm has elected several new partners out of the Orange County office over the past couple of years.
