LITIGATION ASSOCIATE (2-5 YEARS) - IRVINE

Job Description

Accelerate Your Legal Career

On behalf of our well-regarded mid-sized law firm client, our specialized legal recruitment agency is seeking a talented Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join their employment and business litigation team. This position offers excellent training, mentorship, and growth opportunities for attorneys looking to build their careers.

WHY THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOUR CAREER:

Hands-on Experience: Draft and respond to discovery, law and motion work, and pleadings

Skill Development: Attend court hearings and depositions

Client Exposure: Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties

Clear Growth Path: Defined trajectory for advancement

Work-Life Balance: Reasonable billable hour requirements (1,800 hours)

Competitive Compensation: $165,000-$195,000 plus performance-based bonus

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE:

J.D. from an accredited law school

2-5 years of relevant litigation experience

Active membership in the California State Bar

Experience with law and motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and class action litigation

Demonstrated interest in employment litigation

Strong writing, research, and analytical skills

Local to Orange County

Strong academics from ABA-accredited school

Big law experience (plus)

PRACTICE AREAS:

Employment Litigation

Business Litigation

Wage and Hour Class Actions

BENEFITS:

Medical (fully paid)

401(k)

Performance-based bonus

Located in Irvine, CA with onsite work arrangement.

This position offers hands-on litigation experience, client exposure, and the chance to work on impactful cases in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Full-time