Litigation Associate – Trial & Motion Practice -Remote

Litigation Associate – Trial & Motion Practice California Bar Required | Fully Remote (CA-based) $150,000–$165,000 + bonus An AmLaw 200 law firm is hiring a Litigation Associate to join its Southern California litigation team. This role is fully remote for attorneys who are California-barred and based in California, while remaining embedded in active, contested litigation. This position is suited to litigators who want substantive advocacy work without stepping away from trials, motion practice, or case ownership. The role You will work on defence-side litigation matters for national clients, with responsibility across: • Drafting and arguing motions • Depositions and mediation • Discovery strategy and case management • Trial and arbitration preparation The work includes consumer and product-related disputes. Prior warranty or lemon law experience is not required. The ideal background • Minimum 2 years’ litigation experience • Active California Bar membership • Strong experience with motion practice and contested matters • Product liability, consumer litigation, or commercial disputes experience is helpful but not essential Why consider this role • Fully remote while staying in active litigation • Real case ownership rather than document-only work • Stable, collaborative team within a national firm • Competitive compensation without extreme billable pressure If you are a litigation associate looking for long-term sustainability without sacrificing advocacy, this role offers a rare balance of flexibility and substantive work. Apply tot his job