Litigation Attorney – Trial Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

401(K) up to 4% company matching

PTO

In-office gym membership

Business casual dress code

Job summary

Turner Henningsen Wolf & VanDenburg, LLP is seeking a mid-level attorney specializing in litigation with 4–7 years of civil litigation experience. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule or remote work for candidates outside Los Angeles, focusing on independently managing litigation cases and delivering strategic results for clients.

Benefits include a starting salary of $165,000/year based on experience, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a hybrid work model, and various professional growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar member in good standing.
• 4–7 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in consumer warranty defense.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from intake through resolution.
• Draft, analyze, and argue motions and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Participate in and lead settlement negotiations.
• Assist with trial preparation and appear in court.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Legal Writing

Oral Advocacy

Strategic Litigation Planning

Client Communication

High-Volume Caseload Management

Education

Active California State Bar member

4–7 years of civil litigation experience

Job description

Overview

We are a growing law firm specializing in consumer warranty litigation defense. As our caseload expands, we are seeking a 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.

Litigation Attorney – Trial Team

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

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 strategy
• Provide 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 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

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