Job Description
Job Description
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Irvine, CA
Compensation: $100,000 to $180,000 DOE + Bonus
Schedule: Hybrid
Position Overview
An established litigation practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Irvine team.
This opportunity is ideal for a litigation attorney who enjoys substantive case responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to continue developing within a collaborative practice.
This litigation practice is considering attorneys across a range of experience levels. Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, civil litigation, general liability, premises liability, automobile liability, transportation, construction litigation, product liability, professional liability, or other related defense matters are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate
- Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and exposure
- Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
- Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys
- Manage deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar membership in good standing
- Civil litigation experience
- Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Deposition, motion practice, mediation, and courtroom experience highly valued
- Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively
- Strong communication, organization, and client service skills
- Attorneys at varying stages of their careers will be considered based on relevant experience
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive litigation experience without being boxed into an overly narrow career path.
The position offers meaningful case responsibility, collaboration with experienced attorneys, professional growth, and a hybrid work environment in Irvine.
Compensation
- $100,000 to $180,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus bonus potential.
- Qualified California attorneys interested in exploring the opportunity confidentially are encouraged to apply.