A well-established and growing law firm is seeking talented California-licensed civil defense attorneys to join its expanding litigation practice. The firm is open to attorneys at multiple levels and offers an unusually flexible work environment, including in-office, hybrid, and fully remote options.
Attorneys will handle a diverse caseload involving sophisticated civil litigation matters and will have meaningful responsibility throughout the litigation process. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include:
- Managing multiple cases from inception through resolution
- Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Handling court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Assisting with trial preparation and, where appropriate, trial participation
- Reviewing and analyzing documents and discovery
- Developing case strategy and communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties
- Managing deadlines and working efficiently and independently
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active California Bar membership in good standing
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience; defense litigation experience preferred
- Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
- Strong client communication skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Deposition, motion practice, mediation, and trial experience preferred
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Fully remote, hybrid, or in-office flexibility
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive compensation based on experience and level
- Quarterly and/or performance-based bonus opportunities
- Strong benefits package
- Retirement plan
- Student loan assistance
- Paid time off
- Partner-level mentorship and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement to Senior Associate, Of Counsel, and Partner
- Supportive and collegial work environment
- Strong attorney-to-support-staff ratio
This is an excellent opportunity for a California civil litigator seeking high-quality work, career growth, and significantly more flexibility than is typically available in traditional law firm environments.
To learn more or be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume for confidential consideration.
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Job ID: EB-3610629120
Category: Legal
Location: Remote,