Litigation Associate

Description Robert Half Legal is partnering with a prestigious, boutique law firm in Century City, seeking a litigation associate with 2+ years of experience (and ideally less than 10). This litigation associate will handle business/real estate/probate litigation matters that are complex and diverse Responsibilities of Role: o Discovery u2013 propounding and responding to o Depositions u2013 taking and defending o Drafting legal documents - complaints and motions o Preparing for trial - do trial experience required, but firm does go to trial Details of Role: u00b7 Hours: 9-6 in the office u00b7 Billables: 1800 target, but not a requirement (year-end discretionary bonuses are in part contingent upon billable hours) u00b7 Profile that would be a fit: o 2-6 years of civil litigation experience ideally o Friendly personality, outgoing (not super Type A) o Someone who wants to make a career of litigation Perks of Company: u00b7 Training for junior associates u00b7 Cases are not cookie cutter Cases all have different issues, interesting and complex matters u00b7 Associates get to help prepare for trial u2013 draft exhibit books, cross examine witnesses, even opening statements u2013 itu2019s not just reserved for partners and senior folks u00b7 Associates enjoy working with each other (go to lunches, happy hour). u201cWe are friendly with each otheru201d u00b7 Solid work life balance: no work on the weekends + people take 2-week vacations u00b7 Lunch provided every other Friday u00b7 RHL placed someone there 15 years ago who is still there, and raves about how the team treats their staff Requirements + 2+ years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense) here in CA u2013 probate, business, or real estate litigation preferred + ABA-accredited law school, top 100 ideally + Ability to work on-site in Century City daily, parking provided Ready to apply to this growing firm? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with

Created: 2026-01-12