Junior Associate Litigation Attorney

Boutique Recruiting

$100K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active California Bar membership
  • 4-6 years of civil litigation experience
  • Experience in complex litigation or closely related fields
  • Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
  • Deposition and in-person court experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Conduct substantive legal research and analysis for civil litigation cases
  • Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents emphasizing persuasive writing
  • Assist in shaping discovery strategies and participating in depositions and hearings
  • Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on high-stakes matters
  • Take increasing ownership of legal matters as familiarity with cases grows
  • Analyze case developments and proactively suggest next steps
  • Engage in collaborative case strategy while exercising independent judgment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Hybrid work environment
Full Job Description
Position Title: Junior Associate Litigation Attorney

This is the kind of litigation role that gives ambitious attorneys real exposure to sophisticated cases without getting lost in a massive firm. A high-end boutique litigation practice is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of civil litigation experience to join a collaborative team handling complex, high-stakes matters. The attorney will support cases involving complex commercial disputes, white-collar matters, government investigations, healthcare fraud, employment-related litigation, trade secrets, and founder disputes while taking on increasingly substantive responsibility as they develop.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and confident communicator who is intellectually curious, internally motivated, and ready to think beyond assigned tasks to anticipate what a case needs next.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $200,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities
  • Handle substantive legal research, analysis, and drafting across sophisticated civil litigation matters
  • Draft motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence and other case-related documents with a strong emphasis on persuasive legal writing
  • Support discovery strategy, depositions, hearings and other phases of litigation
  • Work closely with partners, senior attorneys and paralegals on complex matters involving significant financial and business stakes
  • Take increasing ownership of matters as experience and familiarity with the firm's practice grow
  • Analyze case developments, identify next steps and proactively move assignments forward
  • Participate in collaborative case strategy while exercising independent judgment and critical thinking

Requirements
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active California Bar membership
  • 4-6 years of civil litigation experience
  • Experience in complex litigation or a closely related practice area
  • Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Strong oral communication skills with the confidence to advocate effectively
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate what needs to happen next
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive without micromanagement
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
  • Deposition and in-person court experience are strongly preferred

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Hybrid work environment

If you are a strong litigator who wants sophisticated work, meaningful responsibility, and the freedom to develop into a more capable and independent attorney, apply today.

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