Litigation Attorney

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Origination bonus

Performance bonuses

Flexible compensation structure

Opportunity to work on complex, high‑価

Collaborative work environment

Long-term career growth opportunity

Job summary

The Beverly Hills boutique litigation opportunity is for an experienced attorney to handle meaningful cases in business and entertainment disputes. You will work directly with firm leadership, manage a diverse caseload, and drive matters from inception to resolution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of litigation experience, CA Bar admission, and strong motion, deposition, and trial skills. This on-site role offers a competitive salary with origination and performance bonuses and a flexible

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, in good standing with the bar.
• Active California State Bar member in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience at a law firm.
• Experience with motion practice, depositions, and trial or arbitration proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and state and federal court practice.
• Experience in business, entertainment, commercial, employment, real estate, IP, or other complex civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters in California state and federal courts
• Manage all phases of discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for litigation proceedings
• Provide strategic legal counsel and communicate directly with clients
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings
• Handle crisis management matters requiring timely legal analysis and response
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex business and entertainment disputes
• Assist with client development and relationship building
• Mentor junior attorneys as the firm grows

Skills

Litigation experience

Motion practice

Depositions

Trial/arb experience

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Case management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California State Bar admission

Job description

Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Schedule: Full Time On Site
Salary: $180,000 to $200,000 (Negotiable)
Origination bonus available
Performance bonuses available
Flexible compensation structure

About The Opportunity

Our client is a boutique litigation firm representing businesses, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes. The firm focuses primarily on business and entertainment litigation and is known for providing strategic legal representation on sophisticated matters. This is an opportunity for an experienced litigator to handle meaningful cases, work directly with firm leadership, build client relationships, and take ownership of matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters in California state and federal courts
• Manage all phases of discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for litigation proceedings
• Provide strategic legal counsel and communicate directly with clients
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings
• Handle crisis management matters requiring timely legal analysis and response
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex business and entertainment disputes
• Assist with client development and relationship building
• Mentor junior attorneys as the firm continues to grow

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience at a law firm
• Experience with motion practice, depositions, and trial or arbitration proceedings
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and state and federal court practice
• Experience in at least one core practice area including business litigation, entertainment litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, intellectual property litigation, or other complex civil litigation
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop effective legal strategies
• Ability to independently manage cases while working collaboratively with attorneys and firm leadership

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced litigator with business or entertainment litigation experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in at least one area of law practiced by the firm
• Self-directed attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Health benefits available
• Origination bonus
• Performance bonuses
• Flexible compensation structure
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value litigation matters
• Collaborative work environment
• Long-term career growth opportunity