Mid-Senior Attorney

Jobtailor; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a robust caseload from intake through trial or resolution.

You will conduct and defend expert depositions, draft dispositive motions, and argue pre-trial issues, serving as first- or second-chair in trials, arbitrations, and hearings.

The role emphasizes direct client management, strategic risk assessment, and collaborative teamwork in a trial-focused practice; California Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4-10 years of substantive civil litigation experience; defense background preferred.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Proven track record taking and defending expert depositions and handling court appearances independently.
• Strong legal analysis, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated interest or background in civil litigation, insurance defense, or public entity work.
• Self-motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative, trial-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a robust caseload from intake through trial or resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions of experts, key witnesses, corporate representatives, and plaintiffs.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including MSJs and demurrers, and substantive pre-trial motions.
• Serve as first- or second-chair in trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings.
• Direct client management, including risk evaluation and strategy development with institutional clients and insurers.
• Manage complex litigation across practice areas such as public entity and municipal defense, employment litigation, general and professional liability, medical malpractice and elder care, and appellate and business litigation.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client management

Team player

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

• Independently manage a robust caseload from intake through trial or resolution
• Conduct and defend depositions of experts, key witnesses, corporate representatives, and plaintiffs
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including MSJs and demurrers, and substantive pre-trial motions
• Serve as first- or second-chair in trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings
• Direct client management, including risk evaluation and strategy development with institutional clients and insurers
• Manage complex litigation across practice areas such as public entity and municipal defense, employment litigation, general and professional liability, medical malpractice and elder care, and appellate and business litigation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• 4-10 years of substantive civil litigation experience; defense background preferred
• Active license in good standing with the California State Bar
• Proven track record taking and defending expert depositions and handling court appearances independently
• Strong legal analysis, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated interest or background in civil litigation, insurance defense, or public entity work
• Self-motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative, trial-focused environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex civil litigation cases from intake to trial, with strong capabilities in legal analysis, writing, and oral advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a trial-focused environment while managing client relationships and developing strategic litigation plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Litigation Experience
• Expert Deposition Handling
• Legal Writing Skills
• Oral Advocacy Skills
• California State Bar License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Case Management
• Drafting Dispositive Motions
• Trial Preparation
• Risk Evaluation
• Legal Analysis

Soft Skills

• Self-Motivated
• Team Player
• Collaborative

Certifications & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Defense
• Public Entity Work
• Employment Litigation
• Medical Malpractice
• Professional Liability