Litigation Attorney

• Manage civil litigation files from initial evaluation through resolution, maintaining ownership of strategy, deadlines, and day-to-day case activity
• Conduct factual and legal analysis at the outset of each matter and provide clear written updates that assess developments, risk, and procedural posture
• Draft, review, and refine pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, declarations, and other court filings, including summary judgment submissions
• Handle discovery by preparing written requests and responses, coordinating document production, and managing deposition notices and related logistics
• Take and defend party and expert depositions, while preparing clients and witnesses for testimony and other key litigation events
• Represent clients at case management conferences, hearings, and other court appearances, and assist with trial preparation for contested matters
• Perform legal research to support motion practice, case strategy, and issue analysis across active files
• Direct work assignments for paralegals and administrative support team members to keep matters organized, efficient, and moving forward

• Active membership in the California Bar and a degree from an accredited law school
• At least 3 years of experience practicing in a legal environment with substantial exposure to civil litigation matters
• Demonstrated knowledge of California civil procedure, evidentiary standards, discovery practice, and law and motion work
• Hands-on experience with depositions, legal drafting, case management, and trial preparation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze issues thoroughly and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management or billing platforms
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and collaborate well with attorneys and support staff

Experience in areas such as public entity defense, liability defense, probate or trust litigation, or personal injury lien issues is advantageous

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan