Lititgation Associate

Litigation Associate Location : Irvine, CA and Roseville, CASalary : $125K - $180KJob description

We are a growing civil litigation and business law firm serving clients across California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, and Texas. We are seeking a motivated litigation associate to join our Roseville or Irvine office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful litigation experience, strong mentorship, direct client interaction, and a long-term growth path with a respected regional firm.

What You'll Work On Our practice focuses on construction defect litigation, real estate and business disputes, complex civil litigation, and builder and developer representation. Associates are given substantive responsibility and hands-on litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions, court appearances, law and motion practice, and mediations. You will work directly with clients and partners while building the independent judgment that leads to advancement within the firm.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have: 

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California Strong legal writing and analytical skills 

Demonstrated experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice 

The ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with partners and staff Construction defect, real estate, and/or business litigation experience is strongly preferred. 

Dual or multistate licensure (for example, in Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, or Texas) is a plus but not required.

 Why Join Us We believe good attorneys do their best work when they are supported, respected, and given real opportunities to grow.

Our multistate platform offers a broad range of matters and a clear path for advancement.

We offer: Competitive base salary within the range above Signing bonus equal to 10% of your annual base salary for direct applicants (not available to candidates submitted through a recruiter or staffing agency), subject to the terms of your offer letter and a separate signing bonus agreement 

Monthly billable-hour bonus program, with tiered awards for hours above target (see below) 

Discretionary year-end bonus Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees 401(k) with firm safe harbor contribution 

 

Hybrid work flexibility Mentorship, direct client contact, and a collegial, team-oriented environment Signing Bonus New associates in this role are eligible for a signing bonus equal to 10% of annual base salary. This signing bonus is available only to candidates who apply directly to us ; it is not available to candidates who are referred, submitted, or placed through a third-party recruiter or staffing agency. Payment timing and any retention or repayment terms will be set forth in your offer letter and in a separate signing bonus agreement, and you will have the opportunity to review those terms with your own attorney before signing.

Billable

Hours and Monthly Bonus Program The standard annual billable hours target for this role is 1,800 hours (approximately 150 hours per month). In addition to base salary, associates participate in a monthly bonus program that rewards billable hours recorded above target in a given month, according to the following schedule: Monthly Billable Hours 170-179: -189: $1,-199: $1, or more: $2,000 These monthly bonuses are earned once the applicable hours threshold is met for the month and are paid in the ordinary payroll cycle. In addition to the monthly bonus program, associates are eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.