Civil Litigation Attorney — Trial-Ready in CA

Ascendion; California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in the United States is seeking experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys for multiple law firms in California. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice in California, with at least 1 year of civil litigation experience. Responsibilities include managing cases, court appearances, and potentially participating in trials. The position offers a salary range of $130,000 – $250,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience practicing as a Civil Litigation Attorney.
• Strong litigation skills, with experience handling all stages of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to a partner and handle your own cases.
• Manage court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations.
• Participate in trials as needed.

Skills

Strong litigation/trial skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Admitted to the state bar and licensed to practice law in California

Job description

We are partnering with multiple well-known mid-size and boutique law firms, who are seeking experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys for their Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and San Diego offices.

Responsibilities:

• You will report directly to a partner and, depending on your legal experience, will likely be the primary handling attorney on your own cases.
• You will handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and updates to clients.
• Preparing for and participating in trials is also a possibility.

Must Haves:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the state bar and licensed to practice law in California.
• 1+ years experience practicing as an Civil Litigation Attorney.
• Strong litigation/trial skills, with experience handling all stages of litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $250,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.