Complex Litigation Attorney, Irvine (26-008)

klinedinstpc; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Klinedinst PC in Irvine, CA seeks an attorney with 8–12+ years in general litigation, business litigation, and/or financial services to join our growing team and handle matters statewide.

Candidates must be California licensed with strong academic credentials; the ideal lawyer will independently manage cases, structure discovery, take depositions, draft motions, and prepare for trial while contributing to a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• California licensed with 8–12+ years of experience in GL, business, or financial services litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and a passion for advocacy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle cases and manage discovery plans.
• Take and defend depositions, manage document-intensive litigation.
• Draft dispositive motions and prepare for trial.
• Represent clients in the financial industry is a plus but not required.

Skills

CA Bar licensed

Strong academic credentials

Excellent communication

Team player

Independent case management

Discovery planning

Deposition experience

Job description

Level up your legal career by joining Klinedinst's growing and dynamic team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with at least eight years of experience in general litigation (GL), business litigation, and/or financial services to join our office in Irvine, CAwith the opportunity to handle matters throughout the state.

Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to take their career to the next level. Candidates for this position must be California licensed with strong academic credentials. We're looking for individuals who have a passion for advocacy and are ready to find creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility, independently handle cases, and analyze/research complex issues. We're also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. If you have experience representing clients in the financial industry, that is a plus, though not required.

Coming to work with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer competitive pay and benefits, interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, and many opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• California licensed with 8 to 12or more years of experience
• Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
• Experience in business, general liability, or financial services litigation is preferred
• Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Pay range: $185,000-215,000per year(depends on experience).
• Team player

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU'LL FIND:

• Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
• A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote working arrangements
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
• Merit-based compensation

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst's legal team. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other awards for its talented team of legal professionals. Plus, we are expanding our footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform. Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling construction, employment; and general liability litigation with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California's pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, actively seeking to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds. We adhere to strict anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.