Associate Attorney – Complex Defense Litigation

Associate Attorney – Complex Defense Litigation (Los Angeles, California)

Do you want to continue building your litigation career? At Cruser Mitchell, we believe great litigators are developed through experience, mentorship, and opportunity.

We are a growing national litigation defense firm representing sophisticated clients in complex, high-exposure matters across a broad range of industries throughout California and across the country. Our attorneys handle cases from initial investigation through resolution and trial, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills and judgment necessary to become a successful litigator.

You’ll work alongside attorneys who have successfully handled complex litigation and trials while receiving meaningful guidance along the way. Our partners are accessible, and we believe associates should understand not only what needs to be done, but why it matters. As you grow, you’ll have the opportunity to take on increasingly meaningful responsibility, work directly with clients, and develop your own litigation skills and judgment.

Your career should be about more than simply reaching the next year of practice. Your career path is not dictated by a rigid timeline. Partnership opportunities are based on your development, performance, client relationships, judgment, and contributions to the firm—not simply the number of years you have been here.

We are looking for a strong litigator with 2-7 years of litigation experience who is ready to continue growing and taking on meaningful responsibility. In this role, you will have the opportunity to handle substantive litigation matters and take increasing responsibility for your cases, including:

• Pre- and post-suit investigations
• Case evaluation and analysis
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Preparing and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Hearings and court appearances
• Settlement negotiations
• Trial preparation
• Developing and implementing strategies to resolve claims for our clients

What We’re Looking For:

Experience : 2–7+ years of litigation experience, preferably involving premises liability, motor vehicle, products liability, construction, professional liability, insurance coverage, general liability, or other complex civil defense matters.

Skills : Strong legal research, writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with the ability to develop and implement efficient strategies to resolve claims.

Motivation : A self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong organizational and project-management skills, and a desire to continue developing as a litigator.

Licensing : J.D. required. Must currently be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.

What We Offer:

We believe that supporting our attorneys is essential to building a successful firm. In addition to sophisticated litigation and meaningful professional opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Bonus consideration
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Wellhub health and wellness benefits

About Us:

Cruser Mitchell is a national litigation defense firm committed to providing creative, innovative, and strategic defense solutions for sophisticated clients. Our attorneys handle general liability, premises liability, auto and trucking liability, construction, products liability, bad faith, professional liability, insurance coverage, and other complex litigation matters. Our strength comes from our people. We foster a culture where attorneys learn from one another, take on meaningful responsibility, build strong client relationships, and develop into exceptional litigators.

If you are looking for an opportunity to do sophisticated litigation, learn from experienced attorneys, have real responsibility, and build a long-term career, we would like to hear from you.