Attorney

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

CLE support

Professional expense coverage

Performance and billable contribution–

Job summary

Mission Recruiting's client, a Southern California litigation practice, seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney for Torrance or Orange County, CA. You will handle civil, business disputes, liability defense, and probate/trust litigation with direct client interaction.

This in-office role offers a diverse caseload, substantive responsibility from discovery through trial, mentorship, and potential hybrid flexibility based on performance.

Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience required.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and legal briefs.
• Experience managing written discovery.
• Deposition experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage litigation matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil and probate litigation matters.
• Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Manage written discovery and document production.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop litigation and case strategy.
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Handle matters involving general and professional liability.
• Litigate business and commercial disputes.
• Handle probate and trust disputes, including will contests.

Skills

Civil litigation

Motions & briefs

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Research & writing

Communication & client service

Litigation management

Job description

Civil Litigation Attorney

Opportunity Summary

Mission Recruiting is representing a confidential Southern California litigation practice seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney for its Torrance or Orange County office. This position offers a diverse caseload spanning civil litigation, business disputes, liability defense, and probate and trust litigation, with a salary of $150,000–$210,000, depending on experience.

This is an opportunity for a litigation attorney who values substantive case responsibility, direct client interaction, and continued development in a collaborative, trial-oriented practice.

Compensation

• Base salary: $150,000–$210,000, depending on experience
• Performance and billable contribution bonus opportunity

Location & Work Arrangement

Torrance or Orange County, California

This position is primarily in-office to support collaboration, mentorship, training, and integration with the litigation team.

Hybrid flexibility may become available over time based on experience, performance, and practice needs.

About the Opportunity

Mission Recruiting's client maintains a varied litigation practice encompassing traditional civil matters as well as sophisticated probate and trust disputes.

The civil litigation practice includes general liability defense, professional liability, and business disputes. The probate litigation practice includes matters involving will contests, fiduciary claims, and administration disputes.

Attorneys have the opportunity to handle substantive litigation responsibilities while working directly with clients and contributing to case strategy from discovery through trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil and probate litigation matters
• Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Manage written discovery and document production
• Take and defend depositions
• Develop litigation and case strategy
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process
• Handle matters involving general and professional liability
• Litigate business and commercial disputes
• Handle probate and trust disputes, including will contests and fiduciary claims
• Participate in trial preparation and related proceedings

Recommended Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience
• Experience drafting substantive motions and legal briefs
• Experience managing written discovery
• Deposition experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Ability to manage litigation matters effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Probate or trust litigation experience
• Experience with will contests, fiduciary claims, or administration disputes
• General liability or professional liability defense experience
• Business litigation experience
• Trial preparation experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• CLE support
• Professional expense coverage
• Performance and billable contribution bonus opportunity

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $150,000–$210,000 base salary
• Diverse civil and probate litigation caseload
• Exposure to business disputes, liability matters, and trust and estate litigation
• Substantive motion, discovery, and deposition responsibility
• Direct involvement in litigation strategy
• Client-facing responsibilities
• Trial-oriented practice
• Collaborative environment focused on mentorship and professional development
• Potential for future hybrid flexibility based on experience, performance, and practice needs

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 their experience, career goals, and priorities while maintaining discretion throughout the recruiting process.

Reference

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