California Consumer Litigation Attorney – Second-Chair Prep

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Century City, Los Angeles is seeking an attorney with a California Bar license and at least 3 years of litigation experience. The role focuses on consumer-focused litigation across discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation, with opportunities to second-chair trials and travel within California.

You'll work alongside Partners and Senior Attorneys in a fast-paced firm that values initiative and professional growth, offering mentorship and a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license and membership in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience as a California licensed attorney.
• Genuine interest in consumer protection and representation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft written discovery, review discovery responses and document productions, and participate in e-discovery.
• Draft motions involving discovery disputes, pleading challenges, summary adjudication, and other matters advancing client claims.
• Prepare for and participate in oral arguments involving discovery disputes, pleading challenges, case management conferences, summary judgment motions, and ex parte requests.
• Prepare clients for depositions and defend consumer client depositions.
• Take depositions of percipient witnesses and corporate representatives.
• Prepare expert witnesses and attend expert depositions.
• Attend vehicle inspections with expert witnesses.
• Manage timely reporting and billing for hours worked.
• Work closely with Partners and Senior Attorneys on aggressive, discovery-driven litigation strategies.
• Take on increasing responsibility in higher-stakes depositions, trial preparation, and second-chair trial opportunities.
• Travel within California as needed for court appearances, vehicle inspections, and depositions.

Skills

Litigation experience (3+ years)

Written and oral communication skills

Organization, problem-solving, JD and,

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Outlook

Job description

Confidential Employer in Century City, Los Angeles is seeking an attorney with a California Bar license and at least 3 years of litigation experience. The role focuses on consumer-focused litigation across discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation, with opportunities to second-chair trials and travel within California.

You'll work alongside Partners and Senior Attorneys in a fast-paced firm that values initiative and professional growth, offering mentorship and a comprehensive benefits package