Associate Litigation Attorney Civil Litigation (4 plus Yrs Experience)

Job Description Job Description Associate Litigation Attorney - Civil Litigation (4+ Years' Experience) Hybrid Pasadena, CA

What you can expect at Larson & Gaston LLP: substantive individual responsibility, direct client contact, close collaboration with experienced counsel, and a flexible hybrid schedule after onboarding.

Larson & Gaston LLP is a boutique Pasadena law firm representing general business and transportation industry clients in transactional and employment matters and in general civil litigation. We provide sophisticated legal representation while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where attorneys take on meaningful responsibility and gain hands-on litigation experience.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Litigation Attorney with at least four years of California civil litigation experience to join our team. The ideal candidate is a motivated, organized, and ready to take ownership of active matters, work closely with partners and clients, and continue developing as a well-rounded attorney and advocate. Experience in employment law and class actions is very desirable. Experience drafting and negotiating transactional documents is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with firm partners while exercising independent judgment and initiative.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case evaluations, dispositive motions, and trial-related materials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other professionals.
• Represent clients in disputes involving business, employment, transportation, insurance, and real estate matters.
• Assist with contract drafting and real estate transaction matters as needed.

• Minimum of 4 years of California civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions, attending hearings, and negotiating settlements.
• Ability to independently manage litigation tasks while working collaboratively with attorneys and staff.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing required.
• Experience in business litigation, employment law, transportation litigation, insurance defense, or class action defense is a plus.

• Base salary: $140,000 - $165,000, depending on experience, with discretionary performance bonuses.

• Health insurance stipend
• 401(k) eligibility after applicable waiting period
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid parking
• Paid vacation and PTO
• Flexible hybrid schedule following successful completion of a 90-day in-office onboarding period