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Associate Attorney (3 Openings) – Civil Litigation Defense
About the job Associate Attorney (3 Openings) – Civil Litigation Defense
Associate Attorney (3 Openings) – Civil Litigation Defense
Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA
Direct Hire / Permanent Placement
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting three seasoned, highly skilled Associate Attorneys on behalf of a valued client partner, an established civil litigation law firm with a respected multi-office platform. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for these Associate Attorney opportunities.
We are seeking California-licensed attorneys with civil litigation experience who are eager to continue sharpening courtroom skills, manage meaningful case responsibilities, and grow within a collaborative defense practice. These hires will gain strong litigation exposure while working alongside experienced attorneys in a professional and supportive environment.
HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing attorneys with consistent tenure, clear progression, and commitment to litigation practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, and procedural matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, and legal memoranda
- Manage written discovery including requests, responses, meet-and-confer efforts, and document review
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and dispute resolution strategy
- Assist with pre-trial preparation including exhibits, witness coordination, and trial filings
- Support trial proceedings and litigation strategy as matters advance
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients regarding case status, strategy, and reporting
- Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on active defense matters
- Maintain organized file management and deadline control across multiple cases
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred
- Strong legal writing, research, analytical reasoning, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience handling motions, discovery, and court appearances
- Ability to manage multiple active matters in a deadline-driven environment
- Professional communication skills with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Strong ownership mindset with desire for continued litigation growth
- Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
- Civil defense litigation background
- Deposition experience taking and defending witnesses
- Mediation and settlement negotiation experience
- Trial preparation or hearing exposure
- Insurance defense, premises liability, transportation, construction defect, or commercial litigation experience
- Experience managing client reporting responsibilities
- Desire to pursue partnership-track advancement
HireNow Disqualifiers
- No active California Bar license
- Need for visa sponsorship (not available)
- Limited litigation experience without transferable legal training
- Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression
- Inability to manage deadlines or communicate effectively in client-facing matters
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:
Active California Bar membership in good standing
2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred
Strong writing, advocacy, and motion practice skills
Experience with discovery, court appearances, and case management
Professional communicator with client-facing capability
Motivated to grow long term within a litigation defense practice
Able to work hybrid in Los Angeles, CA
Stable resume with consistent progression
Standout Candidates Include:
Attorneys with defense-side litigation experience
Associates with meaningful deposition and mediation exposure
Lawyers seeking partnership-track opportunities
Candidates who thrive in collaborative, high-performance legal teams
HireNow Package
- Base Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 (depending on experience)
- Bonuses: Billing metrics bonus program + annual performance bonus
- Benefits: Paid medical insurance (including zero employee contribution plans), dental reimbursement up to $1,000, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
- Retirement: 401(k) with immediate vesting employer match
- Career Growth: Partnership track + client development support
- Work Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles, CA
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available