Civil Litigation Attorney

Scion Legal Staffing; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil litigation platform in Southern California seeks litigation associates at all levels to gain hands-on trial experience and mentorship in Irvine & San Diego. You'll work on pleadings, discovery, and motions, with exposure to depositions and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates are active California Bar members with strong research and writing skills, capable of managing multiple matters under deadlines in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar member in good standing.
• Strong interest in civil litigation and trial development.
• Experience or strong interest in drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Excellent research and writing skills; Westlaw proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions commensurate with experience.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare matters for trial.
• Maintain strong client communication and case management.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial development

Research skills

Writing skills

Caseload management

Deadline-driven

Education

Active California Bar member

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Civil Litigation Attorney - Southern California | Irvine & San Diego | Entry-Level to Experienced

A respected and growing civil litigation platform in Southern California is seeking litigation associates and attorneys at all levels — from newly barred attorneys to seasoned litigators — who are genuinely interested in building meaningful trial experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity for attorneys who want hands‑on litigation work, strong mentorship, and a clear path toward becoming a confident trial lawyer.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct mentorship from accomplished trial attorneys, including multiple ABOTA members
• Real courtroom exposure and the opportunity to develop trial skills
• Reasonable billable expectations
• Potential flexibility and supportive hybrid structure
• Strong, collaborative culture — not a “sink or swim” environment
• Generous bonus structure tied to performance
• Clear long-term growth trajectory

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Active member in good standing with the California Bar
• Strong interest in civil litigation and trial development
• Experience (or strong interest in learning) drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions
• Excellent research and writing skills (Westlaw proficiency preferred)
• Self‑starter capable of managing a caseload with appropriate supervision
• Comfortable working under deadlines and handling multiple matters

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions (commensurate with experience)
• Negotiate settlements and prepare matters for trial
• Maintain strong client communication and case management
• The firm maintains a collegial, team‑oriented environment where attorneys are supported and mentored as they grow into confident litigators.