Federal Litigation Attorney

Strategic Legal Practices is one of California's largest litigation firms, representing clients in consumer protection and civil litigation matters statewide in state and federal court. Led by one of California's most accomplished Lemon Law and Consumer Fraud litigators, our firm has helped thousands of clients against car manufacturers with an unmatched success rate. We are based in Los Angeles and practice throughout California.

SLP is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our rapidly expanding team. This role focuses on federal court litigation and requires active admission to at least one of the four California federal district courts:

Central District of California (C.D. Cal.)

Northern District of California (N.D. Cal.)

Eastern District of California (E.D. Cal.)

Southern District of California (S.D. Cal.)

Candidates must have a solid foundation in state and federal litigation, including law and motion work and first or second chair trial experience. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Lemon Law experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

File and litigate cases in federal court in compliance with the FRCP, local rules, and CM/ECF (PACER)

Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for state and federal court

Conduct case assessments, investigations, and legal research

Propound and respond to discovery; review pertinent documents

Take and defend depositions; attend court appearances

Pre-trial preparation and trial participation

Negotiate settlements and meet all calendar deadlines

Federal Litigation Experience Needed:

Hands-on litigation experience in federal court, from filing through resolution, under the FRCP

Drafting and arguing motions (12(b)(6), summary judgment, motions to compel) and responding to complex federal motions

Managing discovery, including initial disclosures, interrogatories, RFAs/RFPs, ESI, and protective orders

Experience with Rule 26(f) conferences, scheduling reports, and case management conferences

Taking/defending depositions and preparing pretrial documents (witness lists, exhibit lists, motions in limine)

Arguing motions and appearing before federal judges and magistrates; trial experience a strong plus