Associate Attorney (3 Openings) - Civil Litigation Defense
28 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionAssociate Attorney (3 Openings) – Civil Litigation Defense Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA Direct Hire / Permanent PlacementHireNow 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, • 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