Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing Pasadena office. This role is ideal for a seasoned civil defense litigator with substantial trial experience who enjoys leading case strategy, mentoring junior attorneys, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
The Senior Litigation Attorney will oversee complex litigation matters from intake through trial while helping shape litigation strategy across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex civil litigation defense matters from inception through trial
- Serve as first or second chair in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
- Develop litigation strategy and provide risk assessments
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide ongoing case updates
- Supervise and mentor associates and junior attorneys
- Review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial preparation materials
- Assist with budgeting and case management
- Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and best practices
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 7+ years of civil litigation defense experience
- Significant trial experience
- First or second-chair trial experience
- Strong deposition and motion practice background
- Excellent legal writing and communication skills
- Leadership and mentorship experience
- Insurance Defense
- General Liability
- Premises Liability
- Construction Defect
- Professional Liability
- Catastrophic Injury Defense
Base Salary: $180,000 - $250,000+ Bonus Program
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage
- Immediate vesting 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Holiday bonuses
- Team-building and social events