Litigation Associate (5+ Years) | Professional Sports, Business Disputes

Crew is hiring a Mid-to-Senior Litigation Associate for a growing boutique litigation firm representing businesses, professionals, and other high-profile clients, including organizations in professional sports, in complex civil disputes.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with at least five years of litigation experience who enjoys taking ownership of cases, handling substantive litigation work independently, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients. The firm is seeking someone who is comfortable managing matters from inception through resolution, while collaborating with senior attorneys on strategy and helping develop more junior lawyers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $200,000+, depending on experience
• Annual billable requirement of 1,750 hours
• Performance-based CLEAR bonus structure directly tied to productivity and contributions
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• CLE reimbursement and ongoing professional development support
• Paid vacation and firm holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility

Responsibilities
This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and significant autonomy. Typical duties include:

• Managing written discovery in active civil litigation and probate-related disputes
• Taking and defending depositions with limited supervision
• Drafting, opposing, and arguing motions, including dispositive motions, in California state courts
• Appearing independently at hearings and court proceedings
• Overseeing cases through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and resolution
• Communicating directly with clients and helping guide overall case strategy
• Mentoring and supervising junior attorneys on active matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California Bar and good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation, probate litigation, or comparable litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Proven ability to independently manage deadlines, caseloads, and competing priorities
• Excellent client-facing communication and interpersonal skills

About the Firm
This is a growing Southern California litigation boutique with offices in both Los Angeles and Orange County. The firm focuses on complex civil business litigation, probate and trust disputes, professional liability matters, and appellate work. Its clients include businesses, professional organizations, law firms, individuals, and entities associated with professional sports.
The culture is collaborative, intellectually curious, and litigation-focused. Attorneys are given substantial responsibility, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to build sophisticated practices while working alongside experienced trial lawyers.


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