Civil Litigation Attorney in California

Job Posting: Associate Attorney – General Civil Litigation

Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Full-Time

A well-established defense firm is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of experience to join its team in the Pasadena, CA office. The firm is expanding its General Civil Litigation practice and is looking for an attorney who can collaborate effectively with Partners and senior attorneys while maintaining a billable hour target of 1,800+ hours per year.

The firm is well-staffed in specialized areas such as Trusts & Estates Litigation and Banking/Finance Litigation but is focused on strengthening its General Civil Litigation practice to address a broader range of client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Partners and senior attorneys to manage a diverse range of civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Orange County, California, and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Orange County, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and...

Direct Counsel is looking for a litigation attorney for an outstanding law firm located in Los Angeles, CA. Ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation and/or personal injury. This opportunity offers a HIGHLY competitive compensation package with compelling bonus structure.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Work with experts
• Legal research
• Other projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Motivated with the desire to achieve top level results
• The ability to work well with a team as...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Orange County, California, and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Orange County, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and...

Direct Counsel is looking for an attorney of 3-5 years’ experience in litigation, preferably in defense. Ideal candidates will have a strong litigation background including trial experience in a first or second chair capacity in general civil litigation and have a desire to join a Litigation Practice. Qualified candidates must be highly organized, possess attention to detail, excellent writing skills and advocates for clients aggressively.

Requirements

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from inception to completion
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, status reports and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues
• Responsible for the prompt,...

Are you an ambitious and skilled attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm located in the heart of Orange County, California, and we are seeking a talented Civil Litigation Attorney to join our accomplished team.

Join us and embark on an exciting career journey where your skills and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are ready to take your civil litigation practice to new heights and work alongside some of the brightest legal minds in Orange County, apply now!

Position Overview:

As an integral member of our Civil Litigation practice, you will handle a broad spectrum of cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment matters, and more. From inception to resolution, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and...

An established San Mateo law firm is currently seeking a Full-Time Civil Litigation Attorney to independently oversee the day-to-day file handling. The Civil Litigation Attorney candidate must have experience in all phases of litigation, including taking party and expert depositions, drafting summary judgments and trial preparation. The attorney will support the Partner and other associates in file handling, appearances, depositions, discovery, calendaring and scheduling. As an associate attorney you will also delegate tasks to the Paralegals, Client Service Coordinator, Clerical and File Assistants. This position is a full-time position.

The Civil Litigation Attorney participates in the firm’s overall mission by providing cost-effective legal services. The ideal candidate is a person who can work independently, meets deadlines and can make our customer experience a great one.

Founded in 1953, McDowall Cotter is a San Mateo based law firm that provides a...

Direct Counsel is looking for a civil litigation attorney to join a firm with a great mission to provide tenants with healthy homes by passionately advocating for communities while striving to combat and prevent homelessness.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Be able to manage own caseload up through FSC
• Prepare pleadings, motions, oppositions to demurrers and MX to strike, discovery motions, mediations briefs, MSJ and MSA oppositions
• Be comfortable drafting law and motion off templates, and arguing motions verbally in court (typically remote)
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Present cases in court and argue on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on legal matters and guide potential outcomes
• Collaborate with our team of attorneys to develop case strategies
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact client cases
...

Direct Counsel is looking for a for a mid-level litigation attorney to join an award-winning law firm located in Los Angeles, CA. Ideal candidates will have a strong litigation background and have a desire to join a firm specialized in general civil litigation matters. The firm specialized in various practice areas representing nationally recognized companies/clients. This opportunity offers a lucrative compensation package and provides a fantastic work environment. Candidates must be admitted and in good standing to practice in California.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation...

As a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney you will be responsible for representing clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. You will work closely with clients, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and advocate on behalf of clients in court. You will handle court appearances, pleading motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and trial. You will also be a key part of the client relationship.

You will report directly to a partner and, depending on your legal experience, will likely be the primary handling attorney on your own cases. You will handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and updates to clients. Preparing for and participating in trials is also a possibility.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in the state of California

• 2+ years of experience practicing civil litigation defense
• Strong knowledge...

As a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney you will be responsible for representing clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. You will work closely with clients, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and advocate on behalf of clients in court. You will handle court appearances, pleading motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and trial. You will also be a key part of the client relationship.

You will report directly to a partner and, depending on your legal experience, will likely be the primary handling attorney on your own cases. You will handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and updates to clients. Preparing for and participating in trials is also a possibility.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in the state of California

• 2+ years of experience practicing civil litigation defense
• Strong knowledge...