Senior Litigation Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Significant bonus opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks a Senior Litigation Associate in California to own sophisticated civil litigation matters, working directly with partners on complex commercial disputes, white-collar matters, and government investigations. You will drive strategy, draft filings, handle depositions, and appear in court, with support from lean case teams.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of civil litigation experience, a JD from a top law school, active California Bar, and exceptional legal writing.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of civil litigation experience.
• JD from a highly regarded law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• Exceptional legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Take primary ownership of sophisticated civil litigation matters with partner oversight.
• Develop case strategy and drive matters through each stage of litigation.
• Draft filing-ready briefs, motions, and other substantive legal work.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and court appearances.
• Manage discovery, legal research, case analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Lead day-to-day execution on smaller matters and contribute on larger cases.
• Coordinate with partners, associates, paralegals and support staff.
• Identify risks and next steps without waiting for assignments.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly to courts, clients, and internal teams.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Oral advocacy

Independent case management

Strategic judgment

California Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position Title: Senior Litigation Associate

For an accomplished litigator ready to run point on sophisticated, high-stakes cases, this is an opportunity to step into real ownership without sacrificing access to experienced partners. A high-end boutique litigation practice is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 8–10 years of civil litigation experience to manage complex matters spanning commercial disputes, white-collar matters, government investigations, healthcare fraud, employment‑related litigation, trade secrets, and founder disputes. Working directly with partners and lean case teams, this attorney will take significant responsibility for strategy, briefing, depositions, court appearances, and the day‑to‑day advancement of matters involving stakes ranging from millions to hundreds of millions of dollars.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing and courtroom skills with top‑tier judgment, intellectual horsepower, and the confidence to independently drive cases forward while remaining collaborative and low‑ego.

Salary Range: $230,000 - $260,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Take primary ownership of sophisticated civil litigation matters with partner oversight
• Develop case strategy and proactively drive matters through each stage of litigation
• Draft polished, filing‑ready briefs, motions, and other substantive legal work product
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, court appearances, and other advocacy
• Manage discovery, legal research, case analysis and strategic decision‑making
• Lead day‑to‑day execution on smaller matters and play a senior role on larger, team‑based cases
• Coordinate effectively with partners, associates, paralegals and support professionals
• Identify risks, opportunities and next steps without waiting for individual assignments
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively to courts, clients and internal teams

Requirements

• JD from a highly regarded law school with a strong academic background
• Active California Bar membership
• 8–10 years of sophisticated civil litigation experience
• Significant experience in complex litigation or closely aligned practice areas
• Exceptional legal writing skills with the ability to independently produce filing‑ready work
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions
• Meaningful in‑person court and oral advocacy experience
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to independently manage substantial components of a case

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off with additional PTO earned based on tenure
• Paid holidays
• Significant performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work environment