Attorney

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Modern technology and AI-enabled tools

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with 8–15 years of experience for a California-based practice. The role involves handling sophisticated trust and estate disputes, business litigation, and select civil defense matters, with the capacity to independently manage complex cases and direct discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep.

Flexible work arrangements are available, and the client may train the right candidate for estate litigation focus.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Strong discovery and motion practice experience.
• Mediation and trial preparation experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage sophisticated litigation matters
• Develop case strategy from inception through resolution
• Handle trust and estate disputes
• Manage business and other civil litigation matters
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Prepare for and participate in mediations
• Handle settlement negotiations
• Prepare cases for trial
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy and case developments
• Manage litigation deadlines and competing priorities
• Collaborate with attorneys and litigation support professionals

Skills

Litigation experience 8–15 years

Independently manage complex matters

Discovery & motion practice

Mediation & trial prep

Legal research & writing

Education

California Bar license in good standing

Job description

Mission Recruiting is representing an established California law firm seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with 8–15 years of experience to join its growing litigation practice.

This opportunity offers a $160,000–$220,000 salary range, flexible work arrangements, and an approximately 1,600-hour annual billable requirement—an uncommon combination for an experienced attorney handling sophisticated litigation.

The practice includes trust and estate disputes, business litigation, and select civil defense matters. Trust and estate litigation experience is preferred, but accomplished civil litigators interested in developing this specialty are encouraged to apply. The client is willing to train the right candidate.

Compensation

• $160,000–$220,000 salary range
• Approximately 1,600 annual billable hours

Location & Work Arrangement

California

Flexible work arrangements are available.

The specific California office location and details of the flexible work schedule were not provided and should be confirmed before publication.

About the Opportunity

Mission Recruiting's client maintains a sophisticated litigation practice handling trust and estate disputes, business litigation, and select civil defense matters.

The position is designed for an experienced litigator who can independently manage complex cases while continuing to handle substantive discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, and trial preparation.

For attorneys interested in developing a specialized practice, prior trust and estate litigation experience is not required. Strong civil litigators with transferable skills will be considered and can receive training in this area.

The combination of sophisticated work and an approximately 1,600-hour annual billable requirement provides an opportunity for experienced attorneys to continue practicing at a high level while maintaining greater balance outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage sophisticated litigation matters
• Develop case strategy from inception through resolution
• Handle trust and estate disputes
• Manage business and other civil litigation matters
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Prepare for and participate in mediations
• Handle settlement negotiations
• Prepare cases for trial
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy and case developments
• Manage litigation deadlines and competing priorities
• Collaborate with attorneys and litigation support professionals

Recommended Qualifications

• 8–15 years of litigation experience
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters
• Strong discovery and motion practice experience
• Mediation and trial preparation experience
• Excellent legal research and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Trust and estate litigation experience
• Business litigation experience
• Trial experience
• Experience independently managing sophisticated client relationships
• Interest in developing or expanding a trust and estate litigation practice

Trust and estate litigation experience is preferred but not required. Strong civil litigators interested in developing this specialty are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive benefits package
• Approximately 1,600 annual billable hours
• Modern technology and AI-enabled legal tools
• Opportunity to develop specialized trust and estate litigation experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Approximately 1,600 annual billable hours
• $160,000–$220,000 salary range
• Sophisticated trust and estate and business litigation
• Significant autonomy for experienced litigators
• Opportunity to develop a trust and estate litigation specialty
• Prior trust and estate experience is not mandatory
• Meaningful, long-term client relationships
• Collaborative working environment
• Modern technology and AI-enabled tools designed to improve efficiency
• Emphasis on sustainable long-term career development and work‑life balance

About Mission Recruiting

Mission Recruiting is a legal recruiting firm specializing in confidential attorney and legal professional searches throughout the United States. We work closely with candidates to understand your experience, career objectives, and priorities while maintaining discretion throughout the recruiting process.

Trust and estate litigation experience is preferred, but experienced civil litigators interested in developing this specialty are encouraged to apply.