Description:

Demidchik Law Firm is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Litigation Attorney to handle and supervise complex civil litigation matters through all stages of the litigation process. The ideal candidate is a strong strategist, persuasive writer, capable negotiator, and experienced courtroom advocate who can independently manage significant cases with limited supervision.

We are open to two distinct engagement structures:

Full-Time W-2 Attorney: A traditional employment position for an attorney who will join the firm, manage an assigned caseload, work with our litigation team, and participate in the firm's broader operations.
Independent 1099 Referral Counsel: A case-by-case or referral-based relationship for an established attorney or law practice interested in accepting selected matters. Compensation and responsibilities will be agreed upon separately for each referred or jointly handled case.
This position is based out of our City of Industry office. The W-2 position is primarily in person. The location and working arrangement for referral counsel may vary depending on the case and the parties' agreement.

Responsibilities:
Depending on the engagement structure, responsibilities may include:

Independently managing civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution
Developing case strategy, litigation budgets, and case-specific action plans
Drafting and responding to complaints, motions, discovery, dispositive motions, and other pleadings
Taking and defending depositions
Conducting legal research and preparing persuasive written advocacy
Appearing at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials
Evaluating liability, damages, evidentiary issues, and settlement value
Negotiating settlements and communicating recommendations to clients
Supervising junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff when appropriate
Maintaining organized case files, deadlines, and client communications
Providing regular and candid assessments of case status, risk, and expected outcomes
Collaborating with firm leadership on high-value, high-risk, or strategically important matters

Qualifications:

Active and in-good-standing membership with the State Bar of California, other state licenses are a plus
Substantial civil litigation experience, preferably including first-chair responsibility
Ability to independently manage cases without extensive supervision
Strong motion practice, discovery, deposition, negotiation, and courtroom experience
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Sound professional judgment and the ability to identify legal and practical risks
Strong organizational skills and consistent attention to deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal staff
Trial experience is strongly preferred
Portable business or an existing referral network is welcome but not required