CareerPlan

Associate - Trial & Defense

Los Angeles, CA, USFull-time$155k–$175k2026-05-29 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Litigation associate managing a caseload of 10-20 matters, investigating claims, preparing strategies, and handling discovery, depositions, and trials.

Role type

Associate attorney (litigation/trial & defense)

Builds

Legal pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and trial strategies

Domain

Law (Litigation/Defense)

Required skills

Legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, case management, document review, deposition taking, motion drafting, mediation participation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Westlaw

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters; Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies; Draft and respond to discovery; Review and analyze documents for production; Take and defend depositions; Draft and submit pleadings and motions; Attend hearings and argue motions; Prepare cases for mediation/trial; Actively report to clients

Seniority

Associate (2+ years experience)