Civil Litigation Attorney

Civil Litigation Attorney (Hybrid) – Catastrophic Injury & Complex Defense

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Take the lead on high-exposure litigation with a respected California litigation practice.

An established and growing California litigation firm is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its team in Southern California. . This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys handling sophisticated litigation, wants meaningful responsibility, and is looking to gain substantial deposition and trial experience in a collaborative environment.

You'll work on high-value, complex civil litigation matters while receiving the support and mentorship needed to continue advancing your career.

What You'll Handle

• Catastrophic personal injury litigation
• Construction defect litigation
• Complex insurance defense matters
• Court appearances and case management
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Taking and defending fact and expert depositions
• Working directly with clients, insurance carriers, and expert witnesses
• Site inspections and case strategy
• Comprehensive trial preparation
• Opportunities for first- and second-chair trial experience

What We're Looking For

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Comfortable managing cases independently while collaborating with a team
• Excellent client communication and case management abilities
• Willingness to travel for depositions and court appearances throughout Southern California, with occasional travel to Central and Northern California

Why Attorneys Are Interested

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation: $130k–$230k+ DOE
• Generous performance bonus program
• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid State Bar dues
• Employer-paid CLE
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Cell phone allowance
• Business casual work environment
• Stable, well-established litigation practice with a steady pipeline of sophisticated matters
• Genuine opportunity to develop trial skills and long-term career growth

If you're looking for a litigation practice where you'll receive meaningful responsibility, work alongside experienced trial attorneys, and continue building your courtroom experience, we'd love to connect.

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