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McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC

$90K - $150K/yr

Litigation Staff Attorney- Hybrid/Remote Job Category : Attorneys Requisition Number : STAFF003232 * Posted : July 21, 2026 * Full-Time * Remote Locations Showing 1 location Remote - United States ...

Venable LLP

Commercial Litigation Staff Attorney

Miami, FL · On-site

$150K - $230K/yr

Venable LLP's Commercial Litigation Group seeks staff attorneys with at least three years of litigation experience to join our team in the New York, Baltimore, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, or Los ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for litigation staff attorney in the United States is $91,446.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $106,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Litigation Staff Attorney supports the litigation process within a law firm or legal department, typically handling tasks such as legal research, drafting motions, managing discovery, and assisting with trial preparation. Unlike associates, staff attorneys often focus on specific phases of litigation and may not have the same client-development responsibilities. They play a crucial role in ensuring cases progress smoothly and efficiently by handling essential but often high-volume work. Their work helps litigators and partners manage caseloads by taking on substantive, yet sometimes repetitive, legal tasks. Staff attorneys may also assist in reviewing documents, preparing case files, and ensuring compliance with court rules.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a litigation staff attorney?

To thrive as a Litigation Staff Attorney, you need a strong background in legal research, case analysis, and drafting legal documents, typically supported by a JD degree and bar admission. Familiarity with litigation management software, e-discovery platforms, and legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis is expected. Outstanding attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure precise legal work, efficient case handling, and effective collaboration with legal teams and clients.

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Litigation Staff Attorneys often juggle several cases at once, which can lead to challenges in prioritizing tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail. Balancing discovery, drafting motions, and preparing for hearings requires strong organizational skills and adaptability. Effective communication with supervising attorneys and support staff is key to ensuring case progress and minimizing errors. Utilizing case management tools and developing efficient workflows can help manage these demands more effectively.
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Infographic showing various Litigation Staff Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,446 per year, or $44 per hour.

Litigation Staff Attorney

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Barnes and Thornburg LLP
Law Firms • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$140K - $200K/yr

Full-time

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Litigation Staff Attorney
Barnes & Thornburg LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm nationally recognized for its product liability and mass tort litigation, seeks an experienced and strategic Staff Attorney to support our litigation practice in California state and federal courts, with an emphasis on defending cases involving consumer health products and other consumer goods. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, excellent judgment, the ability to independently manage deadlines and assignments, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Responsibilities
• Assist litigation teams with all aspects of litigation in California state and federal courts, including motion practice, discovery, depositions and document review
• Prepare initial drafts of motions and pleadings, and assemble supporting documentation
• Conduct legal research, prepare case summaries, and assist with trial preparation
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery related documents such as requests for production, answers, demurrers, motions to strike, etc.
• Independently prepare for and take the lead on plaintiff and other fact witness depositions (typically via Zoom)
• Assist with document review in Relativity and other review platforms; conduct responsiveness and privilege analysis, create and run searches and analytical queries, manage coding and assist with production
• Prepare fact summaries, case chronologies, and case analyses to support motions, hearings, and trial strategy
• Collaborate with supervising attorneys and colleagues to support litigation strategy and case management
Qualifications
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission in good-standing with the Bar of California is required
• Minimum 2+ years of litigation experience in both California state and federal courts
• Experience with product liability and mass tort litigation preferred, but candidates with personal injury, medical malpractice, or commercial litigation experience will also be considered
• Experience taking plaintiff and other fact witness depositions
• Experience handling written discovery, pleadings and motions and conducting legal research
• Effective communicator with excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and innovation
• Strong organizational skills, analytical ability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Hours and Salary:
• This position will be full-time, and can be either in-office or 100% remote, based on the preference of the candidate
• The annual salary for this position will be $140,000-$200,000, commensurate with experience
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran's status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

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