Litigation Attorney — High-Exposure Defense (Hybrid CA)

Orion Placement; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A California civil litigation firm is looking for an experienced attorney to handle complex civil matters. This hybrid role allows for flexibility while providing growth opportunities within a respected team. Candidates should possess a J.D. and an active California Bar admission, along with at least 3 years of litigation experience. Strong legal skills in research, writing, and advocacy are essential to thrive in this role, which emphasizes teamwork and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience preferred; insurance defense experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills required.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motions, and case management essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigated and non-litigated civil matters, with an emphasis on insurance defense.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal research, and case strategy memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and percipient witnesses.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. and active California Bar admission

Job description

• Join a respected litigation team with a long-standing reputation for strong results in complex, high-exposure matters.
• Get meaningful hands-on experience with substantive litigation work, not just support tasks.
• Work alongside seasoned trial lawyers who value strong writing, sound judgment, and real courtroom readiness.
• Be part of a growing team that is hiring more than one attorney, creating room for long-term growth.
• Step into a hybrid role that offers flexibility while still providing mentorship, collaboration, and exposure.

Location: Hybrid role based in Anaheim, California, with in-office collaboration and flexibility depending on experience level. The firms posted role is hybrid, and the office is in Anaheim.

Note: Must be admitted to the California Bar and able to commute to Anaheim; no relocation assistance is offered. The client said the ideal experience level is 3 to 5 years, though they will consider candidates outside that range.

About Us

We are a California civil litigation firm known for handling complex, high-exposure matters with skill, discipline, and strong client service. Our team has built a respected reputation through strategic case handling, trial readiness, and long-standing client relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle litigated and non-litigated civil matters, with an emphasis on insurance defense and catastrophic or high-exposure claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, and case strategy memoranda
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and percipient witnesses
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and help develop practical defense strategies
• Work closely with partners and other attorneys on case posture, client reporting, and resolution strategy
• Manage files proactively from intake through resolution
• Collaborate with a team that values strong advocacy, professionalism, and sound judgment

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California Bar admission
• 3+ years of litigation experience preferred; insurance defense, casualty, coverage, or bad faith experience is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motions, and case management
• Organized, motivated, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Trial prep or courtroom exposure is a plus