CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY - 2026-15942

Permanent Placements LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC seeks a Civil Litigation Associate for an Am Law firm client in Orange County, CA. Real estate disputes, personal injury defense, and other complex civil matters are handled throughout all litigation stages.

The ideal candidate has 1–15 years of litigation experience, a JD from an accredited school, and CA Bar admission. Hybrid work with competitive compensation and exposure to trial work are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–15 years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling civil litigation from inception to resolution.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Defense litigation duties including strategy and daily case management.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other filings.
• Conduct and manage written discovery.
• Prepare for and take depositions.
• Appear at hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial work.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and teams to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Represent clients in real estate, personal injury, and other complex civil matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Civil Litigation Associate (Real Estate & Personal Injury Defense)

Position Overview

Our client, a leading Am Law firm, is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to join its Orange County, California office. This opportunity is open to attorneys with 1 to 15 years of litigation experience and offers the chance to work alongside an experienced trial team handling real estate disputes, personal injury defense matters, and other complex civil litigation cases.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills and experience managing matters through all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials. This role provides significant hands-on experience, client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.

• Handle all aspects of defense litigation, including case strategy and day-to-day case management.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive court filings.

• Conduct and manage written discovery.

• Prepare for and take depositions.

• Appear at hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and court proceedings.

• Assist with and participate in trial preparation and trial work.

• Analyze legal issues and develop effective defense strategies.

• Collaborate with clients, experts, and litigation teams to achieve favorable outcomes.

• Represent clients in real estate, personal injury, and other complex civil litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the California Bar.

• 1 to 15 years of litigation experience.

• Experience handling:

  • Case management

  • Discovery

  • Motion practice

  • Hearings

  • Depositions

  • Arbitrations

  • Trials

• Strong legal research and writing skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Defense litigation experience preferred, but not required.

• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and client-service skills.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $220,000 annually.

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, performance, and other job-related factors.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions. The firm also provides attorneys with meaningful trial exposure, mentorship opportunities, professional development resources, and the chance to work closely with experienced litigators on sophisticated matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

Location: Orange County, California

Work Arrangement: Hybrid