Hybrid Civil Litigation Attorney — Mentorship & Growth

Boutique Recruiting; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Unlimited vacation

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Cell phone reimbursement

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship program

Career development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting, in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to manage a diverse caseload across eminent domain, civil rights, and tort matters. You will handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions while collaborating with senior attorneys.

The role requires a CA-licensed JD with up to 6 years of civil litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 1–6 years civil litigation experience; strong willingness to learn considered.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and substantive motions.
• Experience taking depositions and appearing in court.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues; client-focused approach.
• Experience in personal injury, civil rights, insurance defense, tort liability, or wrongful death litigation preferred.
• Experience in eminent domain, real estate litigation, or representing public entities a plus.
• Trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil litigation matters, including eminent domain, civil rights, personal injury, and public agency disputes.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, and other filings.
• Take and defend depositions, attend court hearings, and participate in litigation proceedings.
• Oversee document review, discovery production, and meet-and-confer correspondence.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and shareholders.
• Communicate with clients and provide updates on case developments and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and manage deadlines across matters.
• Meet an annual billable hour requirement of 1,850 hours.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Client service

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

Active California Bar

Job description

Boutique Recruiting, in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to manage a diverse caseload across eminent domain, civil rights, and tort matters. You will handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions while collaborating with senior attorneys.

The role requires a CA-licensed JD with up to 6 years of civil litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.