Chora Young & Manassarian LLP is a thriving Pasadena-based boutique firm focused on sophisticated judgment enforcement, creditor rights, asset recovery, and complex commercial litigation matters. We represent businesses, financial institutions, judgment creditors, and individuals in high-stakes enforcement proceedings throughout California.
We are seeking a strong litigation attorney who enjoys strategic advocacy, aggressive problem-solving, investigative litigation work, and responsibility in a collaborative boutique environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants hands-on litigation experience, direct client interaction, courtroom exposure, and the ability to manage sophisticated enforcement matters from inception through recovery.
*Why This Role*
* Handle sophisticated judgment enforcement and creditor rights matters with substantial responsibility. * Gain extensive experience in post-judgment remedies, debtor examinations, levies, liens, turnover orders, fraudulent transfer litigation, receiverships, and asset recovery strategy. * Develop strong courtroom and advocacy skills through regular hearings, motion practice, and enforcement proceedings. * Work directly with experienced litigation partners in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. * Build strategic litigation and client management skills with meaningful case ownership. * Join a growing boutique practice with strong long-term growth opportunities and mentorship. * Work in a highly desirable Pasadena location near restaurants, coffee shops, and downtown meeting areas.
*Responsibilities*
* Manage active judgment enforcement and creditor rights litigation matters from inception through resolution. * Draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, enforcement applications, discovery, and related filings. * Conduct debtor examinations, depositions, and third-party discovery. * Develop and execute asset investigation and recovery strategies. * Propound and respond to written discovery. * Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and enforcement proceedings. * Perform legal research and develop strategic litigation approaches. * Maintain strong client communication and case management practices. * Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced litigation environment.
*Ideal Candidate*
* 4+ years of civil litigation experience. * Strong law and motion background. * Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. * Experience handling depositions, discovery, and hearings. * Experience with creditor rights, collections, receiverships, bankruptcy-related litigation, or post-judgment enforcement strongly preferred. * Business or commercial litigation experience is highly valued. * Active California Bar license in good standing. * Comfortable managing responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with a team. * Organized, proactive, strategic, and solutions oriented.
*Experience Considered a Strong Plus*
* Judgment enforcement and collections litigation. * Fraudulent transfer litigation. * Receiverships and provisional remedies. * Asset recovery and investigative litigation. * Bankruptcy adversary proceedings or creditor-side bankruptcy experience. * Experience enforcing state or federal judgments.
*Compensation & Benefits*
* Base compensation: *$170,000 – $220,000 + performance bonus potential* * 401(k) with employer match * Medical insurance — 100% employee covered * Dental and vision options * Paid time off * Professional development and advancement opportunities
*Who Will Thrive Here*
This role is best suited for an attorney who enjoys substantive litigation work, strategic thinking, and pursuing creative solutions to complex collection and enforcement challenges. Successful candidates are proactive, detail-oriented litigators who communicate effectively, take pride in strong work product, and enjoy working closely with a collaborative team.
Attorneys who enjoy investigative litigation, courtroom advocacy, and finding practical paths to recovery for clients will thrive in this position.
*Location*
This is a full-time position based in Pasadena, California.
*Requirements*
* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school * Active California Bar license in good standing * Strong legal research and writing abilities * Familiarity with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw * Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with attorneys and staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 - $220,000.
We are seeking a strong litigation attorney who enjoys strategic advocacy, aggressive problem-solving, investigative litigation work, and responsibility in a collaborative boutique environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants hands-on litigation experience, direct client interaction, courtroom exposure, and the ability to manage sophisticated enforcement matters from inception through recovery.
*Why This Role*
* Handle sophisticated judgment enforcement and creditor rights matters with substantial responsibility. * Gain extensive experience in post-judgment remedies, debtor examinations, levies, liens, turnover orders, fraudulent transfer litigation, receiverships, and asset recovery strategy. * Develop strong courtroom and advocacy skills through regular hearings, motion practice, and enforcement proceedings. * Work directly with experienced litigation partners in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. * Build strategic litigation and client management skills with meaningful case ownership. * Join a growing boutique practice with strong long-term growth opportunities and mentorship. * Work in a highly desirable Pasadena location near restaurants, coffee shops, and downtown meeting areas.
*Responsibilities*
* Manage active judgment enforcement and creditor rights litigation matters from inception through resolution. * Draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, enforcement applications, discovery, and related filings. * Conduct debtor examinations, depositions, and third-party discovery. * Develop and execute asset investigation and recovery strategies. * Propound and respond to written discovery. * Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and enforcement proceedings. * Perform legal research and develop strategic litigation approaches. * Maintain strong client communication and case management practices. * Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced litigation environment.
*Ideal Candidate*
* 4+ years of civil litigation experience. * Strong law and motion background. * Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. * Experience handling depositions, discovery, and hearings. * Experience with creditor rights, collections, receiverships, bankruptcy-related litigation, or post-judgment enforcement strongly preferred. * Business or commercial litigation experience is highly valued. * Active California Bar license in good standing. * Comfortable managing responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with a team. * Organized, proactive, strategic, and solutions oriented.
*Experience Considered a Strong Plus*
* Judgment enforcement and collections litigation. * Fraudulent transfer litigation. * Receiverships and provisional remedies. * Asset recovery and investigative litigation. * Bankruptcy adversary proceedings or creditor-side bankruptcy experience. * Experience enforcing state or federal judgments.
*Compensation & Benefits*
* Base compensation: *$170,000 – $220,000 + performance bonus potential* * 401(k) with employer match * Medical insurance — 100% employee covered * Dental and vision options * Paid time off * Professional development and advancement opportunities
*Who Will Thrive Here*
This role is best suited for an attorney who enjoys substantive litigation work, strategic thinking, and pursuing creative solutions to complex collection and enforcement challenges. Successful candidates are proactive, detail-oriented litigators who communicate effectively, take pride in strong work product, and enjoy working closely with a collaborative team.
Attorneys who enjoy investigative litigation, courtroom advocacy, and finding practical paths to recovery for clients will thrive in this position.
*Location*
This is a full-time position based in Pasadena, California.
*Requirements*
* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school * Active California Bar license in good standing * Strong legal research and writing abilities * Familiarity with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw * Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with attorneys and staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 - $220,000.
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