# Litigation Attorney - Associate

> Coastal Wave Recruiting · Mission Viejo, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-20

**Salary:** USD 170,000–210,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Law Firm

## Description

### About the Firm

Our client is a boutique litigation and criminal defense firm known for combining strategic advocacy with deep legal knowledge. We represent clients in high-stakes civil and criminal matters, internal investigations, regulatory risk, and complex litigation. They offer “strategic counsel from an aggressive team of former federal prosecutors.”[](https://brownwhitelaw.com/)

As part of our team, you’ll work hands-on with senior partners, handle meaningful litigation responsibility, and contribute to the growth and success of the practice.

### Position Summary

We are seeking a talented **Litigation Attorney (Associate level)** with **3+ years** of experience in civil litigation to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all phases of litigation — from complaint drafting through trial preparation — and thrive working in a demanding, collegial environment.

-   Civil Litigation 
-   Contracts 
-   Employment Law 
-   Employment Litigation 
-   Estate Planning 
-   Family Law and Divorce
-   Probate Litigation
-   Real Estate 

You will work on a diverse docket of complex matters, often under tight deadlines, and will be expected to deliver excellence in legal analysis, strategic thinking, and client service.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Draft and file pleadings, complaints, answers, motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and other dispositive and non-dispositive motions
-   Conduct discovery: prepare interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission; respond to opposing party’s discovery
-   Supervise and manage e-discovery and document review, including privilege logging
-   Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and party witnesses
-   Conduct in-depth legal research, analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and develop winning legal arguments
-   Draft high-quality briefs, memoranda, declarations, and other litigation documents
-   Assist with case strategy and legal development in consultation with senior attorneys
-   Manage case files, deadlines, and workflows; ensure compliance with court rules and local procedures
-   Maintain regular, clear, and professional communication with clients, updating them on developments and advising on risk / strategy
-   Collaborate internally with partners, associates, and support staff to achieve favorable outcomes
-   Occasionally assist in settlement negotiations and litigation budgeting

## Requirements

-   **3+ years** of civil litigation experience (preferably in California)

-   Demonstrated expertise drafting complaints, motions, and briefs
-   Substantial experience in discovery (propounding and responding)
-   Proven deposition experience (taking and defending)
-   Excellent legal research and writing skills
-   Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
-   Proven ability to manage a heavy workload, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
-   Exceptional client-service orientation and communication skills (both written and oral)
-   Strong work ethic, integrity, self-motivation, professionalism
-   Bar membership in good standing (California preferred)

## Benefits

-   Compensation- DOE
-   Medical, Dental, Vision.
-   $45 per month cell phone allowance and may contribute to a non-matching 401k.
-   Bonuses are given at the beginning of the calendar year depending on hours billed, teamwork, professionalism, timeliness, etc.

## Apply

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