Employment/Litigation Associate Attorney - 5 yrs of experience (Irvine, CA)
Tressler LLP
CA$170,000 - CA$180,000 / year
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Employment/Litigation Associate Attorney with 5 Years of experience (Irvine, CA)
Role Description
We are seeking an Employment/Litigation attorney to join our Irvine, California office as an Associate.
Our dynamic Employment/Litigation Group is known for its comprehensive approach to handling matters related to complex insurance claims analysis and representing clients in high-stakes litigation cases.
We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about delivering exceptional legal services. The candidate does not need to have a book of business. This position is hybrid in our Irvine, California office.
Essential job duties include:
- Overseeing complex employment/litigation matters and managing multiple cases
from intake through settlement or trial.
- Developing and implementing litigation strategies and budgets.
- Conducting and defending depositions and arguing dispositive motions.
- Providing strategic legal advice to clients in business, professional liability, and employment disputes.
- Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
- Assisting with marketing and business development efforts to drive firm growth and strengthen client relationships.
Qualifications
- Active California bar license (Required)
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- 5 years of litigation experience (Required)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills
Featured Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible schedule
Interview Process Timeline
Application
Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter using Easy Apply above.
Screening Call
Our HR Director will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30-minute phone screening.
In-Person or Virtual Interview
Here you’ll meet the hiring team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a
good culture fit for the firm.
Offer
Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer
to join the firm.
About Life at Tressler
We are a full-service, modern law firm located in ten cities across the country. We are known for our people-centric approach to business, which includes collaborative teaming, professional development opportunities, flexible schedules and a positive work environment. We have been successful for more than 40 years because of our wonderful team.
Tressler has been named to the prestigious U.S. News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past five years and we are “Client Recommended” by A.M. Best. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.
Salary Commensurate with experience - $170,000 to $180,000
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- parental leave
- flexible schedule
- professional development
About this role
Tressler LLP's Employment/Litigation Group in Irvine is looking for an associate with five years of litigation experience to manage complex employment and business disputes from intake through resolution. You'll handle the full scope of litigation work—depositions, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation—while developing case strategies and budgets. The role also involves providing strategic counsel to clients in employment, professional liability, and business disputes, and contributing to business development efforts.
This is a hybrid position suited for someone with strong advocacy and writing skills who can juggle multiple cases and work collaboratively within a firm known for its people-centric culture. You'll need an active California bar license and a JD, but no existing book of business is required. The compensation ranges from $170,000 to $180,000, with standard benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, paid parental leave, and a flexible schedule.
Pay for this role
$170,000 to $180,000 per year
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