Civil Litigation Attorney (Trial-Focused | Employment Defense Preferred)
LA Litigation Opportunity: Hands-on casework, courtroom exposure from day one. $185K-$235K base, $400K OTE. Join a top boutique. 1800 billable target.
Location: Los Angeles, CA Or San Clemente, CA (On-site)
Salary: $185K - $235K (OTE: $245K - $400K)
About the Opportunity
A respected litigation boutique in Los Angeles is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 2–6 years of experience to join its team. This is a rare opportunity for associates who want meaningful, hands-on litigation experience early in their careers.
Attorneys at this firm are actively involved in depositions, motion practice, and courtroom proceedings from an early stage, rather than being limited to research or document review.
Key Responsibilities
Handle a diverse caseload, including complex civil litigation and employment defense matters
Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs
Take and defend depositions
Participate in hearings, motion arguments, and trial preparation
Collaborate with partners on litigation strategy and client advisory
Manage cases from inception through resolution
What Sets This Role Apart
Early and consistent courtroom exposure
Significant responsibility from day one
Performance-based bonus structure with strong upside
Clear and credible path to partnership (if desired)
Supportive, mentorship-driven environment
Reasonable billable target (~1800 hours)
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active California Bar membership
2–6 years of civil litigation experience
Strong experience in:
Motion drafting
Depositions
Case management
Employer-side employment litigation experience strongly preferred
Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles or San Clemente, CA or willingness to relocate
About Sperton
Sperton is a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- San Clemente, CA OR Los Angeles, CA
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
