High End Firm Seeks Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

National High‑End Trial Firm Seeks Litigation Associate

About Firm & Position:

A nationally recognized trial firm with a multi‑office footprint is hiring a Litigation Associate to handle complex injury and toxic tort matters, as well as commercial disputes. The associate will join a close‑knit team of courtroom‑focused trial lawyers known for high‑stakes verdicts and a track record in catastrophic injury, products liability, and toxic tort cases. The culture emphasizes collaboration, trial readiness, and end‑to‑end ownership of cases.

Litigation Associate Responsibilities:

• Manage 5–20 cases from A–Z in state and federal court, including pleadings, written discovery (with in‑house discovery support), depositions, pre‑trial preparation, and trial.
• Draft complaints, discovery requests/responses, deposition outlines, pre‑trial filings, and trial materials; coordinate experts and fact witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare clients and witnesses for testimony.
• Collaborate with in‑house law & motion and discovery teams (role does not require heavy motion practice).
• Appear in court for case management, evidentiary hearings, and pre‑trial conferences; support trial teams during trial.
• Maintain organized case workflows, deadlines, and strategic plans in alignment with supervising partners.

Hours:

This is a trial‑focused environment. Hours are steady overall, with longer days during trial.

Perks:

• Sophisticated work and consistent courtroom experience.
• Strong culture with family‑style team environment and mentorship.
• We’ve had multiple successful placements at this firm with long tenure and positive feedback. One attorney celebrated 9 years and another 5 years!
• Multi‑office platform with national litigation footprint.

Salary: $160,000 - $225,000 (DOE)

Discretionary year‑end bonus based on firm performance and individual contribution.

Benefits:

• Full medical benefits; 50% coverage for dependents.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• 14 days PTO.
• Paid parking.
• Firm‑paid cell phone/laptop.

1. Attorney licensed in California (active, in good standing).

About the Robert Half Legal Recruiter:

I’m a legal recruiter at Robert Half Legal in the local market, with 11+ years supporting attorney placements across Southern California. I will keep your inquiry confidential and facilitate a streamlined process with the hiring team.