Litigation Attorney

Waterkotte Mullis Moreno & Garles PC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Bonus program

Job summary

Waterkotte Mullis Moreno & Garles, PC in Encino, CA, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 5–10+ years of California civil litigation experience who can manage an active caseload from inception through resolution. This hybrid/remote-friendly position offers meaningful responsibility and sophisticated litigation work, with a competitive compensation package and strong benefits.

Remote arrangement is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of California civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Ability to manage an active caseload with limited supervision.
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Experience with depositions and law-and-motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases from evaluation through trial or settlement.
• Develop case strategy and provide exposure and settlement evaluations.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other motions.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and PMQ.
• Manage written discovery and discovery disputes.
• Retain and collaborate with experts.
• Prepare for mediation and participate in settlement negotiations.
• Make court appearances and handle law-and-motion matters.
• Prepare cases for trial and serve as trial counsel as appropriate.
• Communicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and professionals.

Skills

California civil litigation experience

Independent caseload management

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Job description

Encino, California | Hybrid / Remote Available for the Right Candidate

Waterkotte Mullis Moreno & Garles, PC is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join our Encino office. We are looking for an attorney with approximately 5–10+ years of substantive California civil litigation experience who can independently manage an active caseload from inception through resolution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and the flexibility of a firm that values good judgment and results over unnecessary bureaucracy. A remote arrangement is available for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

The successful candidate will handle all aspects of civil litigation, including:

• Independently managing cases from initial evaluation through trial or settlement
• Developing case strategy and providing thoughtful exposure and settlement evaluations
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and other substantive motions
• Taking and defending party, witness, expert, and PMQ depositions
• Managing written discovery and discovery disputes
• Retaining and working with experts
• Preparing matters for mediation and participating in settlement negotiations
• Making court appearances and handling law and motion matters
• Preparing cases for trial and, depending on experience, serving as trial counsel
• Communicating directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other professionals

What We’re Looking For

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 5 years of California civil litigation experience; 5–10+ years preferred
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Strong experience handling cases with limited supervision
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Meaningful deposition and law-and-motion experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines across an active caseload
• Sound judgment regarding liability, damages, litigation strategy, and settlement
• Professional and effective communication with clients and opposing counsel
• Trial experience is strongly preferred but not required

Experience in personal injury, premises liability, construction litigation, general negligence, catastrophic injury, and insurance defense is particularly valuable.

Why Join WMMG?

We offer a professional environment where experienced attorneys are trusted to practice law rather than simply process files. The position provides substantial autonomy while maintaining access to experienced attorneys for collaboration on strategy and difficult issues.

We offer a competitive compensation package and excellent company benefits, including [health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, bonus program.

The position is based in our Encino office, with flexibility for a remote position for the right candidate. Candidates working remotely must be able to effectively handle California litigation, court appearances, depositions, mediations, and trials as required.

Compensation

Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to independently manage complex civil litigation matters. Performance-based bonus opportunities are available in addition to base compensation.