Litigation Associate Attorney - Santa Ana

Pay: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized litigation platform and work alongside seasoned trial lawyers
• Hands-on reps across the full litigation lifecycle: discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial prep
• Multiple California offices to choose from: Los Angeles, Orange County (Santa Ana), or San Francisco
• Strong comp range depending on location and experience
• Growth supported through training, CLE reimbursement, marketing budgets, and bonus potential

Location:

• On-site in California with office options in Los Angeles, Orange County (Santa Ana), or San Francisco

Note:

• Must be actively licensed in California
• Must have 2+ years litigation experience (ideal range is 2+ through mid-level)

About Our Client

• Our client is a national litigation powerhouse representing businesses and individuals in high-risk disputes nationwide. Their teams are known for professional standards, strong mentorship, and meaningful trial experience.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of litigated matters from intake through resolution
• Drive trial prep: case strategy, discovery planning, records review, witness workups, and client interviews
• Take and defend depositions and support expert discovery when needed
• Draft and argue motions and support hearing preparation
• Conduct legal research and write clear, persuasive briefs
• Communicate with clients and keep matters moving with urgency and accuracy
• Collaborate closely with a strong litigation team while owning your assignments

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years litigation experience (defense preferred but not required if the experience is comparable)
• Strong writing, research, and practical judgment in fast-moving cases
• Confident deposition and motion practice skills (or clear readiness to grow into them)
• Professional, client-facing communication and the ability to work independently

Why Youll Love Working Here

• High-caliber matters with real litigation reps and meaningful responsibility
• Support for professional development: training, CLE reimbursement, marketing budgets
• Performance recognition through bonuses and merit consideration
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, parental leave, 401(k), and profit sharing

JPC-535

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must have CA bar. Must have 2+ yrs litigation exp. Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

Submissions Name / Nolan / Mark: [email protected];[email protected]

• Must submit via email AND via career portal here:
  • Santa Ana application: [CAREER PAGE]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Combined California litigation associate opening for a national defense firm across three offices: Los Angeles, Orange County (Santa Ana), and San Francisco. Core work is full-cycle defense litigation including depositions, motions, hearings, discovery, and trial prep. Target CA-barred attorneys with 2+ years litigation experience and strong writing who want real reps and growth.

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• Client job title: Litigation Associate Attorney

• Location: Santa Ana, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

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• # of hires needed: 1

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