Attorney | Insurance Defense | 148822 | Pasadena, CA

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC in Pasadena seeks multiple Litigation Associates to join a growing civil defense team. The role offers substantial responsibility from day one, handling cases through trial and participating in depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.

The firm emphasizes mentorship and professional development within a collaborative culture, providing access to senior litigators and leadership to support long‑term career growth.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 3–7 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Civil litigation defense experience preferred.
• Personal injury defense experience preferred.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions and draft motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with trial preparation.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Caseload management

Job description

Litigation Associate – Pasadena, California

A well-established California civil litigation defense firm is expanding its litigation team in response to a significant increase in wildfire litigation and is seeking multiple Litigation Associates to join its Pasadena office.

This is more than a traditional insurance defense position. Attorneys receive meaningful litigation responsibility from the outset, managing cases from inception through resolution while taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, attending hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences, negotiating settlements, and assisting with trial preparation. This is not a document review role; associates gain substantial courtroom exposure and hands‑on litigation experience.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture and strong commitment to mentorship. Associates work closely with experienced litigators and enjoy regular access to firm leadership, creating an environment where professional development and long‑term career growth are genuine priorities.

Compensation

• $135,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing


• Approximately 3–7 years of civil litigation experience preferred


• Civil litigation defense experience preferred


• Personal injury defense experience preferred


• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances


• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills


• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload while meeting deadlines


• Interest in mentorship, litigation development, and increased courtroom and trial experience

Salary Range:

$135,000–$200,000