Litigation Associate

Description We are looking for an accomplished Litigation Associate to contribute to an active civil negligence matter based in Aliso Viejo, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for an attorney who thrives in discovery-heavy litigation, enjoys substantive motion work, and can operate effectively in a remote environment with a flexible weekly schedule. The role offers close coordination with legal support staff and lead counsel while helping advance case strategy in a fast-moving personal injury-related dispute.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, and finalize motions and supporting briefs through filing, ensuring arguments are organized, persuasive, and aligned with California civil procedure.
• Manage written discovery by drafting requests, formulating responses, and asserting appropriate objections based on the needs of the case.
• Evaluate incoming discovery materials, pinpoint incomplete or insufficient answers, and recommend next steps to strengthen the record.
• Compose meet-and-confer correspondence and help drive resolution of discovery disagreements before court intervention becomes necessary.
• Contribute to deposition readiness by organizing issues, outlining key areas of inquiry, and assisting counsel with pre-deposition strategy.
• Draft and update pleadings related to negligence claims, including allegations tied to theories such as negligent hiring and negligent supervision.
• Partner with the lead attorney and paralegal to coordinate litigation priorities, maintain momentum on deadlines, and support broader case development.
• Use case management technology to track assignments, organize filings, and maintain an efficient litigation workflow in a remote setting. Requirements
• Active membership in the California Bar is required.
• At least 5 years of litigation experience in California, with preference for work involving personal injury or civil negligence matters.
• Demonstrated strength in motion drafting, legal briefing, and written advocacy.
• Hands-on experience preparing, serving, and answering discovery requests, including objections and deficiency analysis.
• Working knowledge of the meet-and-confer process and related discovery dispute practice.
• Ability to draft pleadings in negligence-based cases with careful attention to factual and procedural detail.
• Comfort working independently in a remote arrangement while remaining responsive and collaborative with the legal team.
• Familiarity with Clio or a comparable legal case management platform is preferred.

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