Litigation Associate
Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in litigation, providing high-quality legal services to public agencies, private entities, and individuals throughout California. They are seeking an associate with 1-2 years of experience to join their expanding Litigation team, where the candidate will support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation. Responsibilities Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation Thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with opportunities for early responsibility and direct client interaction Skills 1-2 years of experience in litigation Excellent writing, research and analytical skills Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation Thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with opportunities for early responsibility and direct client interaction Benefits Annual performance based bonuses Hybrid work arrangement option Reasonable billable hours requirement Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses Competitive health insurance benefits 401(k) with a partial match Company Overview Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a law firm that provides legal services in public law, education law, and employment law. It was founded in 1927, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is