Senior Litigation Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting; EUA; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Goodwin Recruiting in Pasadena seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead civil defense matters with strong trial experience. You will manage cases from intake through trial, shape strategy, and mentor junior attorneys while supervising associates.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, a California Bar license in good standing, and 7+ years of civil litigation defense experience, including significant trial and deposition work. Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• At least seven years of civil litigation defense experience with substantial trial/deposition work.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee civil litigation defense matters from intake through trial.
• Serve as first or second chair in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Develop and refine litigation strategy while providing risk assessments.
• Supervise and mentor associates and junior attorneys; maintain strong client relationships.

Conhecimentos

Legal leadership

Mentorship

Legal writing

Communication

Formação

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrição da vaga

The client is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its team in Pasadena. This position is suited for an experienced civil defense litigator with a strong background in trial work, who is adept at leading case strategy and mentoring junior attorneys. The Senior Litigation Attorney will be responsible for managing complex litigation matters from intake through trial and will play a key role in shaping litigation strategy across the organization.

Core responsibilities include overseeing civil litigation defense cases, serving as first or second chair in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions, and developing litigation strategies while providing risk assessments. The role also involves maintaining strong client relationships, supervising and mentoring associates and junior attorneys, reviewing legal documents, assisting with budgeting and case management, and collaborating with leadership on best practices. The attorney will support the team by ensuring high-quality legal representation and effective case management throughout all stages of litigation.

Qualified candidates will hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, possess an active California Bar license in good standing, and have at least seven years of civil litigation defense experience, including significant trial and deposition work. Strong legal writing, communication, leadership, and mentorship skills are essential. Experience in areas such as insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, construction defect, professional liability, and catastrophic injury defense is preferred.