Senior Litigation Associate Attorney, Los Angeles or San Diego, Hybrid

Job overview

The Senior Litigation Associate Attorney role is hybrid, with the posting identifying Los Angeles or San Diego, CA, and the ability to work remotely two days per week. Compensation is $190,000–$210,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Direct Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized AmLaw 200 law firm for its Litigation Business Unit. The attorney handles litigation work requiring trial preparation and courtroom experience, including file responsibility, motion practice, and depositions. The role contributes to the unit’s matters through advocacy, research, writing, negotiation, and e-discovery work.

What you'll do

• Handle litigation matters
• prepare for trial and courtroom proceedings
• manage files
• conduct motion practice and depositions
• use e-discovery software
• perform legal research and writing
• negotiate and advocate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior litigation associate attorney

los angeles ca

san diego ca

hybrid

direct counsel

litigation

trial preparation

courtroom experience

california bar license

7+ years experience

$190k–$210k/year

annual bonus eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• health insurance with HSA/FSA options
• dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation and sick time, transportation allowance, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of experience and an active California Bar license; hybrid arrangement allows remote work two days per week.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.