Senior Litigation Attorney - Part Time

Ghassemian Law Group, APC; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 44,640 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

A California law firm is seeking a part-time Senior Litigation Attorney in Mission Viejo. This role requires a strong litigator with a minimum of 5 years of senior litigation experience and an active California law license. Responsibilities include managing a substantial caseload, drafting legal documents, and mentoring junior attorneys. The ideal candidate possesses excellent courtroom skills and organizational abilities, making it a great opportunity for a collaborative legal professional.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior/lead litigation role.
• 12 years post-bar experience required.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Litigation management

Legal drafting

Research skills

Negotiation

Courtroom skills

Education

Active license to practice law in California

Job description

Ghassemian Law Group, APC is seeking a part-time experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join our growing team in Mission Viejo, California. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of California (required)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior/lead litigation role, and 12 years post-bar experience
• Strong drafting, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent organizational and case management skills

*This is a part-time role working 80 hours a month.