Junior Litigation Attorney — Courtroom Ready, Hybrid CA

Career Consulting Partners; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health/dental/vision coverage

HSA

Cell reimbursement

CLE allowance

Job summary

Career Consulting Partners is partnering with a premier civil litigation defense firm in the Southwest to recruit a Defense Attorney with 1–3 years of experience. This role offers hands-on litigation exposure, including appearances in court, depositions, and trial preparation, with mentorship from seasoned partners.

The position emphasizes immediate responsibility, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities across General/Professional Liability, Employment, Real Estate, and construction

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of legal practice (litigation experience preferred)
• Active license in good standing with the California State Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Eagerness to step into the courtroom and build career litigator skills

Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances, attend mediations, and assist with case management.
• Draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, and substantive motions (summary judgment, demurrer).
• Learn the deposition process by taking and defending witness depositions with partner coaching.
• Assist in trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness prep, and second-chairing trials.
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Career Consulting Partners is partnering with a premier civil litigation defense firm in the Southwest to recruit a Defense Attorney with 1–3 years of experience. This role offers hands-on litigation exposure, including appearances in court, depositions, and trial preparation, with mentorship from seasoned partners.

The position emphasizes immediate responsibility, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities across General/Professional Liability, Employment, Real Estate, and construction