Litigation Attorney - SM

Trueline’s client
, a national defense litigation firm with deep experience, is seeking an Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation to join their team in West Los Angeles. This role offers the chance to handle a wide array of high exposure matters—like product liability and premises liability—in a hybrid work setting, all while receiving meaningful mentorship and hands on responsibility.

• Assist in defending complex cases—such as product liability, wrongful death, warranty, premises liability, and similar high exposure actions
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
• Manage and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions, and assist with trial preparation
• Collaborate closely with supervising partners in case management, court appearances, and trial involvement
• Own projects proactively and contribute to client delivery in a team oriented environment

• Active California bar license
• At least 3 years of civil defense litigation experience (including drafting, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation)
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy abilities
• Excellent multitasking skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident interpersonal and presentation skills
• Consistent record of high quality, proactive work

• Prior exposure to or interest in high stakes litigation in product liability, premises liability, or wrongful death
• Trial participation experience or eagerness to take on trial responsibilities
• Business development or client origination interest or experience

• Competitive salry at $150,000-$200,000 depending on experience
• A hybrid work model with flexible balance of remote and in office time
• Mentorship from seasoned partners and opportunities for professional growth
• Responsibility from early on—case ownership, drafting, depositions, courtroom and trial involvement
• Competitive compensation relative to experience, plus bonus potential and credit for business generation
• Robust benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, parental leave, professional development support, and more)