Associate Attorney
Company: Capstone Search Partners
Location: East Irvine
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Opportunity: Litigation Associate Attorney Email resumes to:
Hayley.christina@capstoneps.com Firm Overview Join a highly
regarded mid-sized law firm celebrated for its collegial culture
and impactful civil litigation practice. Our attorneys tackle
complex commercial, real estate, and contract disputes—partnering
closely with skilled paralegals and support staff to deliver
superior client results. Position Summary We are seeking a
Litigation Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of
practicing experience, specifically in the area of complex civil
litigation. Ideally, we'd like to see candidates who have
experience focusing on matters pertaining to insurance litigation ,
municipality law , public entity litigation and construction
litigation. Key Responsibilities Pleadings & Motion Practice: Draft
and file complaints, answers, motions, and briefs in state and
federal courts. Discovery Management: Prepare interrogatories,
requests for production, subpoenas; review and organize documents;
oversee e-discovery workflows. Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct
in-depth case-law research; craft legal memoranda and trial
exhibits. Client & Opposing-Counsel Liaison: Maintain clear client
communications, manage outside-counsel relationships, and
coordinate with court clerks. Court Appearances & Hearings: Attend
and argue routine motions; support partners at depositions and
hearings. Case Strategy: Collaborate in strategy sessions, develop
timeline and budget estimates, and track critical deadlines.
Required Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
admission to the California Bar in good standing 3 years of
litigation experience at a law firm, and experience in complex
litigation. Proficiency with California Rules of Civil Procedure
and federal-court practice Strong drafting, advocacy, and
oral-argument skills Excellent organizational ability and judgment
in managing multiple matters
Keywords: Capstone Search Partners, Costa Mesa , Associate Attorney, Legal , East Irvine, California
