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Litigation

About the job

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a highly respected litigation team known for handling sophisticated civil litigation and insurance defense matters.

Independently manage a challenging caseload while working alongside accomplished trial attorneys.

Gain exposure to complex litigation, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.

Earn quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a highly competitive compensation package.

Enjoy a collaborative environment that values mentorship, professional growth, and long-term career development.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, paid parking, and life insurance.

Location

Woodland Hills, California. This is a hybrid position, 3 days in office/2 days remote schedule

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and have significant civil litigation experience. Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred, and candidates should be comfortable independently managing active litigation matters.

About Us

We are an established litigation defense firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation to businesses, insurers, and individuals. Our attorneys collaborate on sophisticated litigation matters while fostering a supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages professional growth and long-term success. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Independently manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.

Conduct legal research and prepare substantive legal analysis.

Take and defend depositions and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.

Develop litigation strategy and oversee all phases of discovery.

Negotiate settlements and participate in case resolution strategy.

Communicate directly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.

Maintain accurate billing records while meeting annual billable hour expectations.

Collaborate with partners and litigation team members on complex legal matters.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Active California Bar license in good standing.

5+ years of civil litigation experience.

Significant insurance defense experience strongly preferred.

Strong experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management.

Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to independently manage multiple litigation matters.

Trial experience or substantial trial preparation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll work with highly experienced litigators on sophisticated cases while enjoying meaningful autonomy, professional mentorship, performance bonuses, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative culture that supports continued career growth.

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance