Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make an Impact from Day One: Take ownership of meaningful litigation matters, gain hands-on courtroom experience, and work directly with clients.
• Accelerate Your Career: Enjoy dedicated mentorship, professional development, and a genuine path toward partnership.
• Work on Interesting Cases: Handle complex civil litigation while gaining exposure to contract negotiations, business counseling, and risk management.
• Enjoy Real Flexibility: Join a team that values results, respects your time, and offers occasional work-from-home flexibility.
• Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer matching.

Location

Newport Beach, CA | On-site with flexibility. We offer a collaborative, office-based environment with flexibility to work from home when needed. Candidates must reside in Orange County. We are also open to exceptional candidates for our Oakland, CA office.

Note

Candidates must have an active California Bar license, 1+ years of civil litigation experience, and the ability to work on-site. We're especially interested in attorneys who enjoy taking ownership of cases and want to grow their litigation careers.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a growing California law firm passionate about delivering outstanding results while investing in our people. Our team combines challenging legal work with a supportive, collaborative environment where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and opportunities to advance. We believe great attorneys thrive when they're trusted, challenged, and supported.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial filing through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft compelling motions, pleadings, briefs, and other substantive legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and advocate for clients in court.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex litigation and advisory matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, results-driven legal guidance.
• Gain exposure to contract negotiations, business transactions, and risk management.
• Build your expertise while taking on increasing responsibility and advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience; 2+ years preferred.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and managing litigation matters.
• Deposition experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize cases, and work collaboratively.
• Motivated to grow professionally and take ownership of meaningful legal work.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe in giving talented attorneys the opportunity to build careers they're proud of. You'll enjoy hands-on experience, approachable leadership, meaningful mentorship, and a team that genuinely wants you to succeed. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, professional flexibility, and opportunities for long-term advancement, this is a place where your contributions matter and your career can flourish.

JPC - 2719

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 1+ years of civil litigation exp, need to reside locally

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years preferred; screen at 1+ year of civil litigation experience.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• 1 or 2 years: $120K to $140K;
• 3 or 4 years: $140K to $170K; 
• 5+ years: $170K to $200K+. Suggested bands within client-advertised range.

Submission Email: Michael -

Michael@litchfield.law

Quick Recruiter Reference

Growing California litigation firm seeking associates with civil litigation experience, motion drafting, depositions, and independent case management. Newport Beach is the primary office; Oakland is secondary for highly qualified candidates. On-site with flexibility, active CA Bar required, $120K to $200K+.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney (Litigation & Advisory) - Litchfield Malone McDonald LLP - JPC-  2719 - source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Associate Attorney (Litigation & Advisory)
• Location: Newport Beach, CA (Primary) / Oakland, CA (Secondary)
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site with occasional WFH flexibility
• Experience: 2+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Civil Litigation Associate Attorney, Litigation Associate, Litigation Attorney, Civil Defense Litigation, Motion Drafting, Depositions, Case Management

• of hires needed: 1