Description:
Position Overview:We are looking for an attorney with 4–7 years of civil litigation experience who is confident in the courtroom, strategic in motion practice, and comfortable handling cases with limited oversight. Experience in consumer warranty defense is a plus but not required.
This role involves direct client interaction, litigation strategy, case management from start to finish, and contributing to the firm's broader workflow and efficiency initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload from intake through resolution
- Draft, analyze, and argue motions, oppositions, and briefs
- Conduct and defend depositions (parties, experts, and third-party witnesses)
- Handle all aspects of discovery, including meet-and-confers and discovery motions
- Participate in and lead settlement negotiations
- Appear in court for hearings, law & motion, and case management
- Assist with trial preparation, including pre-trial filings and strategy
- Communicate regularly with clients about case status and strategy
- Provide support and informal mentorship to junior attorneys and staff
Qualifications:
- Active California State Bar member in good standing
- 4–7 years of civil litigation experience (consumer warranty defense a plus)
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
- Experience managing cases with minimal supervision
- Experience with taking and defending depositions
- Ability to develop and execute strategic litigation plans
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
- Team-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work
- Experience handling mediations
