Description:
At Betts Law Group, our purpose is to provide justice for the injuries you can't see. We represent clients in complex civil litigation matters—including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and employment cases— where the work is meaningful and the advocacy matters.We are a rapidly growing firm and are hiring a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney who is eager to develop as a trial lawyer, take ownership of cases, and grow alongside a team that takes its work—and its values—seriously.
Why This Role Matters
This is not a back-office research position.
As a Civil Litigation Associate at BLG, you will be fully involved in every stage of litigation—from early case strategy through discovery, depositions, motions, and court appearances. You will work directly under a senior litigation attorney and managing partners, with the support of a legal assistant and paralegal team.
We are looking for someone who is driven to learn, willing to work, and invested in doing excellent work for clients who are trusting us with some of the hardest moments of their lives.
What You'll Do:
Litigation & Advocacy
- Handle an active civil litigation caseload under supervision of senior attorneys
- Appear regularly in court for hearings, case management conferences, and motions
- Take and defend depositions with guidance and preparation
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal memoranda
- Participate meaningfully in case strategy, preparation, and execution
- Communicate directly with clients in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner
- Understand the human impact of the cases you handle
- Take responsibility for moving cases forward efficiently and thoughtfully
- Collaborate closely with senior attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants
- Contribute to a culture of preparation, accountability, and support
- Be open to feedback, mentorship, and continuous development
Who You Are:
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Have 2+ years of civil litigation experience
- Confident appearing in court and taking depositions
- Take pride in preparation and follow-through
- Are organized, responsive, and proactive with deadlines
- Care deeply about the quality of your work and the people you represent
- Want to grow into increased responsibility and leadership over time
- Experience in employment, personal injury, or trauma-informed litigation is a plus, but not required. Defense experience welcomed.
- We hire, train, and evaluate our team around our core values:
- Compassionate Counsel – We treat clients and teammates with dignity and empathy
- Straightforward Communication – We are clear, honest, and direct
- Relentless Advocacy – We prepare thoroughly and fight hard for our clients
- Proactive Mindset – We anticipate issues and move cases forward
- Professional Integrity – We do the right thing and take responsibility for our work
- These values guide how we litigate, how we work together, and how we grow.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Bonus opportunities tied to performance and firm success
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid federal holidays, PTO, sick leave
- Bonus paid week off between Christmas and New Year's
- Regular feedback, one-on-one check-ins, and true growth opportunities as the firm scales
- Hybrid Schedule after initial 90-day probationary period– 3 days in office, 2 days Remote
You will practice law, not just observe it
You will be supported by a team—not left to sink or swim
You will have real responsibility, real mentorship, and real opportunities to grow
You will be part of a firm that is scaling intentionally and values how we work as much as what we win
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining:
Your litigation experience
Why you're interested in Betts Law Group
What kind of lawyer you want to become
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
