Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take on meaningful personal injury and wrongful death cases that others pass on.
• Real responsibility from day one, including drafting, depositions, and trial support.
• Mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys with multi-state experience.
• Performance bonuses tied to case outcomes.
• Health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.

Location

On-site in Sherman Oaks, CA; work alongside a dynamic trial team in a collaborative office environment.

Note

Must have an active California bar license and 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a plaintiff-side law firm focused on securing justice for clients harmed by negligence, fraud, or bad faith. Our team thrives on high-value cases with real impact.

Job Description

• Manage cases from inception to resolution under senior counsel supervision.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Take and defend depositions, assist with mediation and trial prep.
• Support settlement negotiations and strategic case development.
• Gain exposure to high-value, complex litigation cases against sophisticated defense teams.

Qualifications

• Active California bar membership in good standing.
• 1–3 years of California civil litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense experience considered.
• Comfort with contingency work and fast-paced litigation.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Direct mentorship and rapid professional growth.
• Exposure to complex, interesting cases early in your career.
• Collaborative, hands-on culture with meaningful impact.
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

LOCATION IS IN SHERMAN OAKS, CA, MANATAL DOESN’T FIND THIS LOCATION.

Requirements: Must-haves: CA bar license, 1+ yrs of civil litigation exp.

• Nice to haves: plaintiff-side experience; contingency familiarity.

• Preferred Years as Associate: 1-3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

Submission Email: Maisha - mm@haffnerlawyers.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Plaintiff-side civil litigation law firm seeking 1–3 year CA litigator; active bar required; trial exposure.

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