California Civil Litigator - Creditors' Rights, Autonomous

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No billable hour requirements

Competitive compensation

Training and support

Professional autonomy

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. partners with a well-established California-based law firm to seek a licensed attorney for civil litigation and creditors' rights work in Pasadena. The role blends courtroom representation with document review, signing, case oversight, and settlements.

The ideal candidate will appear in court, manage a high volume of filings, and advance litigation while collaborating with an experienced legal support team. This position rewards autonomy and a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active California law license.
• 5–7 years civil litigation experience, preferably including collections or creditors' rights.
• Experience appearing in court and independently handling hearings or other litigation proceedings.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court filings, and legal documentation.
• Ability to efficiently review and sign a high volume of legal documents while maintaining accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze cases and negotiate effective settlements.
• Experience coaching, training, or mentoring colleagues or legal support staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication, legal research, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court hearings and other legal proceedings related to civil litigation and collection matters.
• Review, approve, and sign a high volume of legal pleadings, motions, filings, and other documents requiring attorney authorization.
• Manage litigation matters and ensure compliance with California court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
• Review discovery materials, evaluate case information, and determine appropriate legal actions.
• Negotiate settlements with self-represented litigants, opposing counsel, and other involved parties.
• Prepare and file legal documents and oversee timely completion of required filings.
• Communicate with the Managing Attorney, clients, and internal support staff regarding case progress and resolution.
• Conduct legal research and evaluate potential case outcomes using applicable statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.

Skills

California license

Civil litigation

Court appearances

Legal research

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online research tools

Legal technology

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. partners with a well-established California-based law firm to seek a licensed attorney for civil litigation and creditors' rights work in Pasadena. The role blends courtroom representation with document review, signing, case oversight, and settlements.

The ideal candidate will appear in court, manage a high volume of filings, and advance litigation while collaborating with an experienced legal support team. This position rewards autonomy and a team-driven environment.