Senior Attorney – Civil Litigation & Creditors' Rights (No Billables)

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC represents an established law firm in California seeking a California-licensed attorney for civil litigation and creditors’ rights. The role blends courtroom appearances with document review, signing, case oversight, and settlement negotiations.

The ideal candidate will independently manage litigation responsibilities, handle a high volume of filings, and work with an experienced legal support team.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license.
• 5–7 years civil litigation experience.
• Experience appearing in court and independently handling hearings.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and filings.
• Ability to review and sign a high volume of documents accurately.
• Proven negotiation and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court hearings and related proceedings.
• Review, approve, and sign pleadings and filings.
• Manage litigation matters in compliance with court rules.
• Review discovery materials and evaluate case information.
• Negotiate settlements with involved parties.
• Prepare and file legal documents and filings on time.
• Communicate progress with Managing Attorney and clients.
• Conduct legal research and evaluate case outcomes.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Assist with litigation-related audits and compliance.

Skills

Court appearances

Litigation management

Negotiation

Legal research

Document review

Sign documents

Time management

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC represents an established law firm in California seeking a California-licensed attorney for civil litigation and creditors’ rights. The role blends courtroom appearances with document review, signing, case oversight, and settlement negotiations.

The ideal candidate will independently manage litigation responsibilities, handle a high volume of filings, and work with an experienced legal support team.