Litigation Associate - Employment and Civil Litigation

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 6 to 10 years of experience to join their Employment Defense and Civil Litigation practice in Los Angeles, CA. This remote position is ideal for a motivated litigator ready to manage a dynamic docket across state and federal courts.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment defense and civil litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Participate in hearings, discovery conferences, pretrial, and trial proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and settlement communications.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Provide support on general litigation matters as needed.

Requirements

• J.D. and active California Bar License.
• 6 to 10 years of litigation experience, with significant employment defense and civil litigation background.
• Proficient in state and federal court procedures and filings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365, Adobe PDF, DocuSign, and law firm or case management software (e.g., Centerbase, Clio).

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Active California Bar License

Skills

• Proficiency in state and federal court procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal software and tools.

Benefits

• Remote work setup with all necessary equipment provided.
• Profit share eligibility.
• Mentorship from senior litigation counsel and partners.
• An active and diverse litigation caseload.
• A collaborative and responsive firm culture.

This Los Angeles based firm specializes in intellectual property and business law matters. The firm has a global presence in London, Tokyo and Taipei. The firm has seventeen lawyers that handle patent, trademark, copyright, business law and life sciences. The law firm has earned top reviews including industry notable mentions over the years.