Civil Litigation Associate

A growing California boutique litigation firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate (3+ years w/ CA Bar admission required) to join its Long Beach office. The role focuses on personal injury defense, premises liability, and public entity defense, with exposure to institutional clients and complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle discovery, depositions, motions, and court appearances
• Work directly with partners and clients on litigation strategy

Qualifications

• 3+ years licensed in California (required)
• Defense-side experience preferred
• Background in premises liability, PI defense, or public entity defense strongly preferred
• Construction litigation experience is a plus

Why Join?

• Strong mentorship and collaborative culture
• Competitive Salary Structure & Bonus opportunities
• No rigid billable hour requirement
• 100% employer-paid medical benefits
• 401K + profit-sharing
• PTO + holidays
• Direct exposure to major institutional clients
• Boutique environment with meaningful responsibility