Senior Civil Litigation Attorney: Lead Trials & Mentorship

Goodwin Recruiting; Pasadena (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Immediate vesting 401(k)

Generous PTO

Holiday bonuses

Team-building and social events

Resumo da vaga

Goodwin Recruiting in Pasadena, CA seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to lead complex civil defense matters from intake through trial. You will mentor junior attorneys, manage case strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

The role emphasizes first or second-chair trial leadership, strong deposition and motion practice, and collaboration with firm leadership on litigation strategy. California bar required and 7+ years of defense litigation experience.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 7+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Significant trial experience.
• First or second-chair trial experience.
• Strong deposition and motion practice background.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Leadership and mentorship experience.

Responsabilidades

• Manage complex civil litigation defense matters from inception through trial.
• Serve as first or second chair in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide risk assessments.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide ongoing case updates.
• Supervise and mentor associates and junior attorneys.
• Review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial prep materials.
• Assist with budgeting and case management.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and best practices.

Conhecimentos

Civil litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal writing

Leadership

Mentorship

Deposition

Discovery

Communication skills

Formação

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Descrição da vaga

Goodwin Recruiting in Pasadena, CA seeks an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to lead complex civil defense matters from intake through trial. You will mentor junior attorneys, manage case strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

The role emphasizes first or second-chair trial leadership, strong deposition and motion practice, and collaboration with firm leadership on litigation strategy. California bar required and 7+ years of defense litigation experience.