Attorney

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CLE support

Professional expense coverage

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Mission Recruiting represents a confidential Southern California litigation practice seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney for its Torrance or Orange County office. The role offers a diverse caseload across 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

Qualifications

• Experience drafting substantive motions and legal briefs.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client-service abilities.
• 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.
• Manage general and professional liability matters.
• Litigate business and commercial disputes.
• Handle probate and trust disputes, including will contests and fiduciary claims.
• Participate in trial preparation and related proceedings.

Skills

Draft motions & briefs

Legal research & writing

Client service

Litigation management

Job description

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

• Experience drafting substantive motions and legal briefs
• 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
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CLE support
• Professional expense coverage
• Performance and billable contribution bonus opportunity

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• 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.