Litigation Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

PTO and paid holidays

$5,000 annual auto allowance

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage medical malpractice defense for California physicians within a collaborative legal team. You will handle pleadings, discovery, court appearances, and case strategy, partnering with Trial Attorneys and claims staff in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates hold California Bar admission and bring strong defense litigation experience. Expect a compensation range of $175,000–$235,000 per year with DOE and a path toward greater

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Strong litigation experience with medical malpractice defense preferred.
• Defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and court appearances.
• Knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems such as Box.
• Stable history with clear career transitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice defense matters throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Develop case investigation and discovery strategies in collaboration with Trial Attorneys and claims professionals.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex medical, factual, and liability issues.
• Attend hearings, conferences, depositions and other court proceedings as required.
• Maintain timely communication regarding case developments, strategy, and status.
• Work closely with Trial Attorneys, legal secretaries, paralegals and claims professionals on assigned matters.
• Ensure matters are handled in accordance with established defense guidelines and internal standards.

Skills

Pleadings

Depositions

Discovery

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Education

California State Bar admission

Tools

Box

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Litigation Attorney

Handle sophisticated medical malpractice litigation without the traditional law firm partnership-track pressure. A well-established organization serving California physicians is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage medical malpractice defense matters as part of a highly collaborative legal team. This attorney will handle pleadings, discovery, investigation, court appearances, and ongoing case strategy while partnering closely with Trial Attorneys, claims professionals, and dedicated legal support staff.

The ideal candidate is a California-barred litigation attorney with strong defense experience who thrives in a team environment, communicates effectively with clients and colleagues, and wants to build deeper medical malpractice expertise with a clear path toward taking on greater trial responsibility.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $235,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice defense matters throughout the litigation lifecycle


• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents


• Develop case investigation and discovery strategies in collaboration with Trial Attorneys and claims professionals


• Conduct legal research and analyze complex medical, factual, and liability issues


• Attend hearings, conferences, depositions and other court proceedings as required


• Maintain timely communication regarding case developments, strategy, and status


• Work closely with Trial Attorneys, legal secretaries, paralegals and claims professionals on assigned matters


• Ensure matters are handled in accordance with established defense guidelines and internal standards

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar


• Strong litigation experience with medical malpractice experience highly preferred


• Defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred


• Experience handling pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and court appearances


• Knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and applicable court rules


• Strong legal research, analytical, and written communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple active matters while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines


• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems such as Box


• Stable professional history with the ability to clearly articulate career transitions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) plan


• PTO and paid holidays


• $5,000 annual auto allowance


• Discretionary performance and tenure-based bonus opportunities


• Hybrid work environment with two in-office days per week