Job Description

If you're looking for a litigation practice where you can handle sophisticated matters, work directly with experienced partners, and be rewarded for your performance, this opportunity delivers. Join a highly regarded Southern California firm offering a collaborative culture, a clear partnership track, manageable billable expectations starting at 1,500 hours, and one of the strongest compensation packages in the market. Whether your background is in business and real estate litigation or you've built a solid foundation in employment defense, complex litigation, or general civil litigation, you'll have the opportunity to expand your practice with mentorship and hands-on support.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters through all phases of litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal documents
• Conduct discovery and legal research
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend mediations and trials
• Negotiate settlements
• Work directly with managing partners
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional client service

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants preferred
• Strong civil litigation foundation
• Business and real estate litigation experience preferred; attorneys with employment defense, complex litigation, or general civil litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $180,000–$250,000 DOE
• Annual bonuses up to $30,000
• Quarterly bonuses up to $12,500
• 10% origination commission on collected referred work
• Hybrid work schedule
• Partnership track
• Minimum annual billable expectation of 1,500 hours
• 75% employer-paid HMO medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Paid CLEs, bar dues, and travel reimbursement

Salary Range: $180,000–$250,000

Reference: 148930

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