Senior Litigation Attorney

Ghassemian Law Group, APC; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A law firm in Mission Viejo is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its team. This role involves managing complex litigation cases while providing mentorship to junior attorneys. The ideal candidate must have significant experience in business litigation, an active California law license, and demonstrated leadership skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on member development and provides attractive benefits including medical and vision insurance and a 401(k). The salary range is $195,000 - $210,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior litigation role.
• 10-15 years post-bar experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and legal briefs.
• Manage substantial caseload from inception to resolution.
• Appear at court hearings and argue motions for clients.
• Prepare for and attend trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Courtroom skills

Leadership abilities

Mentoring abilities

Organizational skills

Case management skills

Job description

Ghassemian Law Group, APC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$195,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

Construction Attorneys | Solving Construction Disputes | Business Lawyers

Ghassemian Law Group, APC is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join our growing team in Mission Viejo. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished litigator who enjoys managing complex matters, mentoring junior attorneys, and playing a leadership role in a collaborative firm environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in business litigation, a proven ability to manage a high caseload, and confidence handling matters through resolution, including mediations, arbitrations, and trial.

Construction and/or real estate litigation experience is a plus but not required.

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal briefs
• Manage and oversee a substantial caseload from inception through resolution
• Appear at court hearings and argue motions on behalf of clients
• Prepare for and attend trials, mediations, and arbitrations
• Assign and oversee matters delegated to associates and paralegals
• Provide supervision, mentorship, guidance, and legal strategy support to junior attorneys
• Stay current with applicable local, state, and federal laws

• Active license to practice law in the State of California (required)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior/lead litigation role, and 10-15 years post-bar experience
• Strong drafting, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent organizational and case management skills

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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