Associate Attorney

Salisian LLP is a boutique litigation firm founded in 2010, specializing in complex litigation across various practice areas. They are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Associate Attorney to assist with civil litigation matters, from drafting pleadings to trial preparation, in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and other associates on a variety of civil litigation matters
• Assist with all phases of litigation from inception through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings
• Make court appearances, attend depositions and mediations, and assist with trial preparation

Skills

• 1–4 years of relevant civil litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Experience in one or more of the firm's practice areas is a strong plus
• Hands-on litigation experience including drafting motions, managing discovery, and court appearances is a strong plus
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team, with a collaborative mindset and interest in growing with the firm
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school (Top 100 preferred)
• Admission to the California State Bar

Benefits

• Monthly bonus for billable hours above 150 hours per month and origination bonuses ranging from 10%-20% for clients brought to the firm (historically these incentives have increased associate compensation by approximately 7%-15% above base salary annually)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Medical insurance (Blue Shield) - firm covers 75% of employee premiums and 25% of dependent premiums.
• Dental (Guardian) and Vision (Guardian) insurance available
• Free life insurance with $25,000 death benefit; optional supplemental life insurance ($175,000 benefit) available at a small premium with no medical exam required
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year of continuous employment
• 16 paid days off annually - 9 days PTO, 6 days Sick Leave, and 1 floating holiday. PTO increases by one additional week after every 5 years of continuous employment, up to a cap of 14 PTO days
• Firm-observed paid holidays
• Fully paid parking or fully reimbursed monthly Metro pass
• Laptop and home office equipment provided by the firm
• Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office per week, with full flexibility to choose your own days. No advance approval required
• $1,000 annual marketing reimbursement for business development activities including CLE events, networking, and professional conferences
• Business casual attire in the office; Fridays are casual days
• Active Social Committee with regular firm events (past events have included Dodger game outings, food tours, murder mystery nights, trivia nights, escape rooms, sound baths, bowling, and community volunteer events)
• Collaborative boutique environment with direct partner mentorship
• Opportunity to build your own book of business over time

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