Litigation Attorney – Trial Team

Turner Henningsen Wolf & VanDenburg; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 148,500 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Gym membership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Casual dress code

Job summary

Turner Henningsen Wolf & VanDenburg seeks a mid-level Litigation Attorney to join the Trial Team in Downtown Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of civil litigation experience, strong courtroom presence, and the ability to manage files independently from intake to resolution.

This role offers a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and a flexible hybrid schedule or remote option for non-LA candidates.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar member in good standing.
• 4–7 years of civil litigation experience (consumer warranty defense a plus).
• Federal court circuit experience a strong plus.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills with demonstrated experience drafting and opposing motions in limine, ex parte applications, and discovery motions.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic litigation plans.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation including written discovery, depositions, law and motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Experience preparing and managing trial documents including trial briefs, jury instructions, verdict forms, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas, trial binders, and other materials necessary for trial.
• Ability to effectively meet and confer with opposing counsel regarding discovery disputes, trial documents, expert depositions, and other litigation matters.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while meeting court deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience managing cases with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience handling mediations.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from intake through resolution.
• Draft, analyze, and argue motions, oppositions, and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions (parties, experts, and third-party witnesses).
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including meet-and-confers and discovery motions.
• Participate in and lead settlement negotiations.
• Appear in court for hearings, law & motion, and case management.
• Assist with trial preparation, including pre-trial filings and strategy.
• Communicate regularly with clients about case status and strategyProvide support and informal mentorship to junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

California Bar

Civil litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Motion practice

Deposition handling

Discovery management

Settlement negotiations

Trial preparation

Client communication

Organizational skills

Team mentorship

Job description

Litigation Attorney – Trial Team

We are a growing law firm specializing in consumer warranty litigation defense. As our caseload continues to expand, we are seeking a strong mid-level attorney who can independently manage files, drive strategy, and deliver high-quality results for our clients. We offer a collaborative environment, real growth opportunities, and a supportive team dedicated to excellence and professional development.

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, flexible hybrid schedule or remote for candidates outside Los Angeles

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an attorney with 4–7 years of civil litigation experience who is confident in the courtroom, strategic in motion practice, and comfortable handling cases with limited oversight. Experience in consumer warranty defense is a plus but not required.

This role involves direct client interaction, litigation strategy, case management from start to finish, and contributing to the firm’s broader workflow and efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from intake through resolution
• Draft, analyze, and argue motions, oppositions, and briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions (parties, experts, and third-party witnesses)
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including meet-and-confers and discovery motions
• Participate in and lead settlement negotiations
• Appear in court for hearings, law & motion, and case management
• Assist with trial preparation, including pre-trial filings and strategy
• Communicate regularly with clients about case status and strategyProvide support and informal mentorship to junior attorneys and staff

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar member in good standing
• 4–7 years of civil litigation experience (consumer warranty defense a plus)
• Federal court circuit experience a strong plus
• Strong legal writing oral advocacy skills with demonstrated experience drafting and opposing motions in limine, ex parte applications, and discovery motions.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic litigation plans
• Experience handling all phases of litigation including written discovery, depositions, law and motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Experience preparing and managing trial documents including trial briefs, jury instructions, verdict forms, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas, trial binders, and other materials necessary for trial.
• Ability to effectively meet and confer with opposing counsel regarding discovery disputes, trial documents, expert depositions, and other litigation matters.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while meeting court deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience managing cases with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Team-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Experience handling mediations

Benefits

• Salary starting at $165,000/year + (depending on experience)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401(K) up to 4% company matching, PTO
• Hybrid remote/in-office schedule
• In-office gym membership
• Business casual dress code
• Clear growth track and leadership opportunities