Civil Litigation Attorney Mentored Growth, Diverse Casework

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid parking

Life insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Woodland Hills, CA, seeks an on-site Litigation Attorney to manage civil matters from inception through resolution. Hybrid scheduling may be possible after a successful onboarding period; initial on-site collaboration is essential.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited school and active CA Bar, with ~1+ year of litigation experience. Strong writing, research, and client-service skills are vital for success in a fast-paced defense practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Insurance defense, civil litigation, personal injury, construction defect, or employment litigation experience a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Experience tracking billable hours is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation cases through all phases with guidance from experienced attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare thorough legal analysis.
• Participate in case strategy, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate billing records while meeting annual billable hour expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys on complex litigation matters while delivering exceptional client service.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Confidential Employer in Woodland Hills, CA, seeks an on-site Litigation Attorney to manage civil matters from inception through resolution. Hybrid scheduling may be possible after a successful onboarding period; initial on-site collaboration is essential.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited school and active CA Bar, with ~1+ year of litigation experience. Strong writing, research, and client-service skills are vital for success in a fast-paced defense practice.