Attorney - Civil Litigation

A well-established West Coast litigation boutique is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate (2+ years of experience) to join its growing team in Long Beach. This firm represents clients across complex disputes involving commercial litigation, maritime/admiralty matters, environmental law, and industry-specific regulatory issues. The firm is known for its high-level litigation work and collaborative boutique environment, providing associates the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and gain meaningful courtroom exposure. With a lean team structure, associates are given significant responsibility and direct involvement in litigation strategy, depositions, and motion practice.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters from early case development through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy
• Work closely with partners on complex civil litigation matters
• Manage electronic discovery and document review processes

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active CA Bar license
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with depositions and discovery preferred
• Experience in maritime/admiralty, environmental, or personal injury defense is a plus
• Familiarity with ESI discovery preferred
• Additional bar licenses (OR or NY) considered a plus

Compensation:

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $190,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 20 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off – 20 days annually