Civil Litigation Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected boutique litigation defense firm where you'll work alongside experienced attorneys on meaningful civil litigation matters.
• Build hands-on experience across the full litigation lifecycle, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Take on an active caseload while receiving guidance and mentorship from seasoned litigators.
• Enjoy a hybrid 3 days in office / 2 days remote schedule, subject to client and practice needs.
• Earn quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a competitive compensation package.
• Receive medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and paid parking.

Location

Woodland Hills, California. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week remote, subject to client and practice needs.

Note

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar. Litigation experience is preferred, with insurance defense, civil litigation, personal injury, construction defect, or employment litigation experience especially valued.

About Us

We are a respected boutique litigation defense firm representing clients across insurance defense, personal injury, construction defect, employment, and other civil litigation matters. Our experienced attorneys collaborate closely to deliver high-quality legal representation while creating an environment where attorneys can develop their skills and advance their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage assigned civil litigation matters through all stages of the case lifecycle with appropriate supervision.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis of substantive and procedural issues.
• Participate in case strategy, discovery planning, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations as experience permits.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, and colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, court rules, ethical obligations, and firm policies.
• Maintain accurate billable and non-billable time records while meeting annual billable-hour expectations.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and contribute to high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience preferred.
• Insurance defense, civil litigation, personal injury, construction defect, or employment litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a strong litigation career with hands-on responsibility, experienced mentorship, and exposure to substantive legal work. You'll enjoy a collaborative team, hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation, performance bonuses, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow as a litigator.

JPC-1636

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 1+ yr of litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate:
  • 1+ 
• Additional context:
  • Relocation- No
  • Packages - None specified
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 1 to 2 years: $125,000–$140,000

     

  • 3 to 4 years: $141,000–$160,000

     

  • 5+ years: $161,000–$180,000

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Submission Email:  Darlene, Michael and Nathan -

dtolbert@grayduffylaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference
Established California civil litigation defense firm seeking a CA-licensed Associate Attorney with 1+ year of litigation experience. On-site Woodland Hills role managing insurance defense and civil litigation matters with mentorship and bonus opportunity. Strong preference for candidates familiar with billable hours.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Insurance Defense) - Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee - JPC-1636- source 

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Insurance Defense)
• Location: Woodland Hills, CA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: hybrid
• Experience: 1+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Litigation Associate, Trial Attorney, Civil Defense Counsel, Personal Injury Defense Attorney
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