Litigation Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of sophisticated litigation matters from discovery through resolution and trial preparation.
• Handle meaningful attorney-level work including depositions, motions, mediations, court appearances, and client strategy.
• Work directly with clients and play an active role in developing practical litigation strategies.
• Gain exposure across business litigation, construction defect, general liability, and personal injury matters.
• Join an established mid-sized firm that values teamwork, professional development, communication, and work-life balance.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with the benefits of in-person collaboration and added flexibility.
• Receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.

Location:

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Newport Beach, California, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Note:

Candidates must have 4+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience, a Juris Doctor degree, and an active California Bar license. Significant hands-on experience taking and defending depositions, handling court appearances and mediations, drafting and opposing motions, and independently managing litigation matters is essential.

About Us

We are an established mid-sized law firm providing a full range of sophisticated litigation and transactional services throughout California and Nevada. Our attorneys represent businesses, institutions, and individuals across a broad range of complex matters. We value teamwork, responsive client service, strong communication, professional development, and giving experienced attorneys meaningful ownership of their work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from case opening through resolution.
• Counsel clients regarding legal strategy, risks, and recommended courses of action.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Draft motions, oppositions, briefs, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, mediations, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Review discovery materials and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Research statutes, case law, and court rulings and identify potential legal risks.
• Prepare comprehensive trial briefs and other trial materials.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and matter status from opening through close.