Experienced Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Litigator. Meaningful Work. Real Impact.

You have spent years developing the skills that make a strong litigator: evaluating complex facts, identifying legal issues, building case strategy, writing persuasively, managing discovery, and advocating effectively when the stakes are high.

Now you have the opportunity to put that experience toward work with a purpose.

Hahn Legal Group handles complex education and civil litigation matters that can have a lasting impact on students, families, and communities throughout California. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience who brings sound judgment, strong courtroom skills, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine commitment to client service.

If you want sophisticated legal work, meaningful responsibility, and a collaborative team that respects your experience, this could be the next step in your career.

Why Join Hahn Legal Group? Practice With Purpose

Your next career move should be about more than adding another title to your resume.

At Hahn Legal Group, you can use the experience you have built as a litigator to work on matters that affect real people and communities.

You will have the opportunity to handle sophisticated cases, work alongside experienced attorneys, develop your professional reputation, and make a meaningful contribution through your legal work.

If you are a California Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience who is ready for challenging work, meaningful advocacy, professional flexibility, and a collaborative environment, we would like to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Put your judgment to work. Make an impact.

Our culture emphasizes professional excellence, collaboration, thoughtful advocacy, and respect for one another.

The Role

The Litigation Attorney will manage a sophisticated civil litigation caseload and play a key role in developing and executing legal strategy.

This is a substantive litigation position for an attorney who enjoys analyzing challenging issues, developing creative approaches, communicating with clients, and taking ownership of complex matters.

Compensation:

$160,000 - $220,000 DOE

Responsibilities:

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution
• Evaluate legal and factual issues and develop appropriate case strategies
• Conduct complex legal research and prepare detailed legal analysis
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial proceedings
• Represent clients in court, administrative proceedings, and other legal forums
• Prepare witnesses and clients for hearings, depositions, mediation, and trial
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding case strategy, developments, and expectations
• Provide practical, strategic legal advice tailored to each client's circumstances
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals on complex matters
• Identify creative and practical solutions to difficult legal issues

You will be trusted with substantive legal work and given the opportunity to use your experience and judgment.

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced litigator who is confident handling complex matters while remaining collaborative, thoughtful, and client-focused.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong client relationship and counseling skills
• Excellent professional judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and responsibilities
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach
• Commitment to providing high-quality legal representation and client service

Preferred Experience

Experience in education law is welcome but not required.

We are particularly interested in attorneys who are intellectually curious, adaptable, comfortable learning new areas of law, and excited by challenging litigation.

Compensation and Benefits

$160,000 to $220,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work arrangement with 2 to 3 days in the office each week
• Fully remote option for California-based attorneys
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced attorneys
• Opportunities for long-term professional growth
• Occasional travel for court appearances, hearings, and team meetings

How We Work

We believe attorneys do their best work when they are given both high expectations and the freedom to exercise professional judgment.

Our goal is to provide the resources, collaboration, flexibility, and support attorneys need to succeed while maintaining a healthy and sustainable professional life.

You will be expected to take ownership of your work, communicate effectively, meet high professional standards, and contribute to the success of the team.

In return, you will have the opportunity to build your practice within a firm that values your experience and trusts you to do excellent work.

About Company

Hahn Legal Group, APC is a California-based law firm devoted to defending clients whose educational futures, academic reputations, or institutional rights are at stake. We believe that school, college, or university should be a safe place for every student to learn, grow, and thrive, but when an institution turns adversarial, you need a strong advocate in your corner. 

With decades of experience in education law across California, we leverage both deep legal expertise and fierce advocacy to level the playing field against institutions with extensive resources. If you’re driven by purpose, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a firm that values integrity, innovation, and results, this is your opportunity to take your legal career to the next level.