Associate Attorney

Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment consultancy partnering with a well-established law firm, it is known for handling high-volume, complex litigation matters and offers attorneys strong courtroom exposure, hands-on responsibility, and a collaborative, performance-driven environment.Role: Litigation Associate

Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles or San Diego, CA | few days in-office per week)Compensation: $165K – $185K + discretionary annual bonus

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), HSA/FSA options, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, PTO, sick leave, commuter/parking allowance, employee assistance programYOE: 3+ years of litigation experienceVisa: Sponsorship not availableRequirements3+ years of hands-on litigation practice experienceActive California Bar license in good standingTrial preparation and courtroom exposure including motions and depositionsExperience working with e-discovery softwareStrong research, writing, and advocacy skillsRoles & ResponsibilitiesManage case files from inception through resolution with significant ownershipHandle motion practice, depositions, and trial preparationConduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and discovery materialsUtilize e-discovery tools to manage large-scale case dataCollaborate with partners and team members to develop litigation strategiesMaintain high standards of organization, accuracy, and client service