Associate Attorney, 1 - 4 yr

Career Consulting Partners

Civil Litigation Attorney specializing in tenant rights and premises liability for a law firm that values quality over quantity in client representation. Seeking driven individuals keen on rapid growth and meaningful responsibility.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeVenice • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a caseload of 25–35 active cases
Take ownership of your matters end-to-end
Move tasks forward proactively and independently, then bring them to the partners for final review.
Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions.
Develop litigation strategies, conduct risk assessments, and provide thoughtful client counseling.
Drive trial preparation, including trial briefs, witness examinations, jury instructions, and courtroom advocacy.
Collaborate with colleagues on complex and high-value cases.
Contribute to the growth of the firm by sharing knowledge, mentoring when appropriate, and improving processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-4 years of CA Civil Litigation experience in one of personal injury litigation, tenant rights, or premises liability
Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
A self-starter mindset
Someone who takes initiative, manages their work independently, and knows when to loop in the partners.
Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
Defense-side experience (e.g., insurance defense) is considered a strong asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Flexible Work Schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

CA Civil Litigationlegal researchlegal writingoral advocacylitigation strategyrisk assessmenttrial preparationdrafting pleadingsdispositive motionsevidentiary motions

Soft Skills

self-starterinitiativeindependent workstrategic thinkingproblem solvingcollaborationmentoringprocess improvement

Certifications

California State Bar license