Posted on September 20, 2025

Senior Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA Employment: Full-time Work setup: Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 + bonus

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Job Description

Handle complex civil litigation matters and represent clients in court.

Responsibilities

  • Manage civil litigation cases from inception to resolution
  • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Present oral arguments in court
  • Negotiate settlements and plea agreements

Requirements

  • 5+ years litigation experience
  • Trial experience preferred
  • Admitted to CA State Bar
  • Strong analytical and writing skills

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with match
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Continuing legal education support
  • Commuter benefits

Senior Litigation Associate

UMR Partners seeks a Senior Litigation Associate to lead complex cases and mentor junior attorneys. You’ll represent clients in high-stakes disputes, from pre-trial strategy to courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions, and trial
  • Develop case strategy and advise clients
  • Draft pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda
  • Supervise and train junior associates and paralegals

Qualifications

  • JD and active bar membership
  • 5+ years of litigation experience
  • Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Proven leadership and case management abilities

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, professional development, and a collaborative team environment. Shape the future of litigation at UMR Partners. location: Los Angeles, CA type: Full-time remote: On-site postedDate: 2025-09-20 salary: $140,000 - $170,000 + bonus description: Handle complex civil litigation matters and represent clients in court. responsibilities:

  • Manage civil litigation cases from inception to resolution
  • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Present oral arguments in court
  • Negotiate settlements and plea agreements requirements:
  • 5+ years litigation experience
  • Trial experience preferred
  • Admitted to CA State Bar
  • Strong analytical and writing skills benefits:
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with match
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Continuing legal education support
  • Commuter benefits applyUrl: ”#_” applyEmail: careers@lexfordlaw.com tags:
  • Litigation
  • Trial
  • Civil Law

Trial Experience Required

We’re looking for a skilled litigator to join our trial team. This role involves handling complex civil matters, from contract disputes to business torts, with opportunities for courtroom advocacy.

Courtroom Advocacy

Our litigation associates regularly appear in state and federal courts, presenting compelling arguments and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.

Professional Development

We invest in our attorneys’ growth through mentorship programs, CLE opportunities, and exposure to diverse practice areas.