Civil Litigation Defense Attorney / Associate

Our client, a respected civil litigation law firm with offices in San Francisco, West Los Angeles, Napa Valley, and Las Vegas, is seeking Civil Litigation Defense Attorneys/Associates to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated California-barred attorney to gain hands-on litigation experience in a collaborative and supportive firm environment.

You will handle a wide range of litigation tasks, including court appearances, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and trial. In addition to litigation, you will play a key role in maintaining and growing strong client relationships.

This firm provides a clear partnership track, mentorship, and support for client development initiatives.

Key Benefits:

• Attorney Hours Bonus Program – Earn $120/hour for billable hours over the annual minimum (1,860 hours), pre-paid quarterly if on track
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Partnership track with mentorship and client development support
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office with flexibility)
• Supportive, team-based culture in a well-established firm

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in California
• Minimum of 1 year of post-bar litigation experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage cases independently and work as part of a team
• Desire to grow within a collaborative, client-focused environment

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $125,000 – $185,000, based on experience
• Bonus Program:
  • $120/hour bonus for billable hours over 1,860 annually
  • Annual bonus based on job performance
• Medical Insurance: Includes fully covered plans
• Dental Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 annually
• Additional Benefits:
  • 401(k) with employer match (fully vested upon enrollment)
  • Vision insurance
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
  • Parental leave

Additional Information:

• Offices located in San Francisco and West Los Angeles
• Firm has a strong regional presence with additional offices in Las Vegas and Napa Valley
• Culture centered around mentorship, excellence, and work-life balance
• Clear opportunity for long-term growth and advancement