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Coastal Wave Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by Coastal Wave Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
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Founder & CEO of Coastal Wave Recruiting About the Firm
Our client is a boutique litigation and criminal defense law firm known for combining strategic advocacy with deep legal knowledge. The firm represents 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.”
As part of this 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
The client/law firm is seeking a talented
Litigation Attorney (Associate level)
with 3+ years of experience in civil litigation to join their 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.
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, and 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 and 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, and professionalism
Bar membership in good standing (California preferred)
Compensation:
$130,000 +
$45 per month cell phone allowance
and potential contribution to a
non‑matching 401(k)
Bonuses
awarded at the beginning of each calendar year based on hours billed, teamwork, professionalism, and timeliness
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Law Practice
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Coastal Wave Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by Coastal Wave Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from Coastal Wave Recruiting
Founder & CEO of Coastal Wave Recruiting About the Firm
Our client is a boutique litigation and criminal defense law firm known for combining strategic advocacy with deep legal knowledge. The firm represents 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.”
As part of this 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
The client/law firm is seeking a talented
Litigation Attorney (Associate level)
with 3+ years of experience in civil litigation to join their 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.
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, and 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 and 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, and professionalism
Bar membership in good standing (California preferred)
Compensation:
$130,000 +
$45 per month cell phone allowance
and potential contribution to a
non‑matching 401(k)
Bonuses
awarded at the beginning of each calendar year based on hours billed, teamwork, professionalism, and timeliness
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Law Practice
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