Litigation Attorney (Trust & Estates, Real Estate, Business Litigation)

Boutique Recruiting; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Simple IRA

PTO

Paid holidays

Paid CLE and bar dues

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Wellness benefit

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Attorney for a well-established Southern California law firm. The role involves independently managing civil litigation matters from intake through resolution, handling discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation with strong judgment and attention to detail.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of civil litigation experience, understand California procedures, and can move cases forward with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience with trusts and estates litigation, real estate litigation, or business litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from intake through settlement, mediation, or trial.
• Develop case strategy and independently move matters through each stage of litigation.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Research, draft, and argue motions and other litigation filings.
• Prepare for and take depositions.
• Represent clients in mediation and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial with evidence, witnesses, strategy, and supporting materials.
• Maintain organization across a diverse caseload with multiple deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys and staff.

Skills

Civil litigation

California Bar

Case management

Job description

Position Title: Litigation Attorney

Take ownership of substantive litigation without getting lost inside a massive firm. A well-established Southern California law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to independently manage civil litigation matters from intake through resolution. This attorney will handle discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation while working on varied matters that require strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of civil litigation experience, understands California civil procedure, and can confidently move cases forward without heavy oversight. The firm is looking for a capable, grounded attorney who works well with others, communicates professionally with clients and colleagues, and brings confidence without ego.

Salary Range: $135,000–$195,000+ / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from intake through settlement, mediation, or trial
• Develop case strategy and independently move matters through each stage of litigation
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Research, draft, and argue motions and other litigation filings
• Prepare for and take depositions
• Represent clients throughout mediation and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial, including evidence, witnesses, strategy, and supporting materials
• Maintain organization and attention to detail across a diverse caseload with multiple deadlines
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate closely with attorneys and support staff

Requirements

• 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Experience with trusts and estates litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation, or another civil litigation practice
• Strong understanding of California civil procedure, discovery procedures and law, and motion practice
• Demonstrated experience serving and responding to discovery
• Strong motion drafting and legal writing capabilities
• Deposition and mediation experience
• Trial experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, collaborative, and client-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously without sacrificing teamwork

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Simple IRA with employer match
• PTO, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid CLE and bar dues
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Monthly health and wellness benefit
• Hybrid flexibility after 90 days with three days per week in the office