Senior Litigation Attorney

Position Title: Senior Litigation Associate

For an accomplished litigator ready to run point on sophisticated, high-stakes cases, this is an opportunity to step into real ownership without sacrificing access to experienced partners. A high-end boutique litigation practice is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 8-10 years of civil litigation experience to manage complex matters spanning commercial disputes, white-collar matters, government investigations, healthcare fraud, employment-related litigation, trade secrets, and founder disputes. Working directly with partners and lean case teams, this attorney will take significant responsibility for strategy, briefing, depositions, court appearances, and the day-to-day advancement of matters involving stakes ranging from millions to hundreds of millions of dollars.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing and courtroom skills with top-tier judgment, intellectual horsepower, and the confidence to independently drive cases forward while remaining collaborative and low-ego.

Salary Range : $230,000 - $260,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Take primary ownership of sophisticated civil litigation matters with partner oversight
• Develop case strategy and proactively drive matters through each stage of litigation
• Draft polished, filing-ready briefs, motions, and other substantive legal work product
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, court appearances, and other advocacy
• Manage discovery, legal research, case analysis and strategic decision-making
• Lead day-to-day execution on smaller matters and play a senior role on larger, team-based cases
• Coordinate effectively with partners, associates, paralegals and support professionals
• Identify risks, opportunities and next steps without waiting for individual assignments
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively to courts, clients and internal teams

Requirements

• JD from a highly regarded law school with a strong academic background
• Active California Bar membership
• 8-10 years of sophisticated civil litigation experience
• Significant experience in complex litigation or closely aligned practice areas
• Exceptional legal writing skills with the ability to independently produce filing-ready work
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions
• Meaningful in-person court and oral advocacy experience
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to independently manage substantial components of a case

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off with additional PTO earned based on tenure
• Paid holidays
• Significant performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

If you are an accomplished litigator ready to take ownership of complex matters, work alongside exceptional attorneys, and position yourself for long-term advancement, apply today.


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