Attorney

Pacer Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite opportunities

Job summary

Pacer Group, located in Los Angeles, is seeking a Civil/Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic litigation team in a hybrid work environment. This role focuses on complex construction disputes and related civil litigation, with direct client interaction and case ownership.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling civil and commercial litigation, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently across a range of proceedings including

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial litigation or complex civil litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and hearings.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.
• Strong communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Civil/Commercial Litigation Attorney matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability and exposure.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Analyze construction contracts, project documents, and related claims.
• Work with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Complex civil litigation

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Client management

Job description

Title: Civil /Commercial Litigation Attorney

Location: LA, California

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

About the Opportunity:

A leading national law firm is seeking Civil /Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice in LA, California.

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with experience handling complex construction disputes and related civil litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Civil /Commercial Litigation Attorney matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability and exposure.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Analyze construction contracts, project documents, and related claims.
• Work with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Commercial litigation or complex civil litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and hearings.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.
• Strong communication and client-management skills.

What’s Offered:

• Sophisticated complex civil litigation.
• Significant courtroom, deposition, discovery, and motion experience.
• Direct client interaction and case ownership.
• Remote, hybrid, and onsite flexibility.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Student loan repayment assistance.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER:

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.