Litigation Attorney

LHH; Chino Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Sick Leave

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

A reputable boutique litigation firm in Chino Hills is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney for a full-time, contract-to-hire position. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of civil litigation experience, including expertise in asbestos litigation. Responsibilities include managing cases, taking depositions, and drafting legal documents. The role offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling civil litigation matters.
• Experience with asbestos litigation is highly preferred.
• Strong background in depositions and motion practice.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Client intake and factual investigations.
• Drafting demand letters and coordinating with experts.
• Preparing and arguing law & motion.
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage case strategy and client communications
• Maintain sensitivity and professionalism regarding asbestos-related matters
• Work closely with a seasoned team on a manageable caseload

Skills

Civil litigation

Depositions

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Education

Licensed lawyer in good standing with the California State Bar

Job description

Job Overview

LHH is working with a reputable boutique litigation firm in Chino Hills to identify a skilled Litigation Attorney for a contract‑to‑hire role.

Job Type: Full‑Time, Contract‑to‑Hire, Hybrid (1‑2 days onsite)

The firm seeks an attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally including asbestos/toxic tort litigation. The attorney will be responsible for managing cases through all stages of pre‑litigation, including depositions, law & motion, and pre‑litigation evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑litigation tasks: client intake, factual investigations, analysis of liability and damages, drafting demand letters, and coordinating with experts
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery
• Prepare and argue law & motion
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage case strategy and client communications
• Maintain sensitivity and professionalism regarding the nature of asbestos‑related matters
• Work closely with a seasoned team on a manageable caseload

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling civil litigation matters
• Experience with asbestos litigation highly preferred
• Strong background in depositions and motion practice
• Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401(k) plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Fair Chance Information

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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