Mid–Senior Civil Litigation Trial Attorney — Path to Partnership

Careerconsultingpartners; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office/remote options

Bonuses (billable hour, referral, year

401(k) matching

Health/dental/vision coverage

Cell reimbursement

Job summary

Career Consulting Partners' partnered firm seeks a Mid-to-Senior Civil Litigation Attorney to own complex files and step directly into trial reps.

We are targeting a 4-10 year associate eager for autonomy, high-level client contact, and a clear path to partnership, with a true hybrid work setup; location in California is preferred, and the role covers notable practice areas including public entity defense, employment litigation, and medical liability among others.

Qualifications

• 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/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 (MSJs, 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.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Career Consulting Partners' partnered firm seeks a Mid-to-Senior Civil Litigation Attorney to own complex files and step directly into trial reps.

We are targeting a 4-10 year associate eager for autonomy, high-level client contact, and a clear path to partnership, with a true hybrid work setup; location in California is preferred, and the role covers notable practice areas including public entity defense, employment litigation, and medical liability among others.