Litigation Partner - Senior Civil Defense Attorney Job in Los Angeles, CA Near Me - 377527 | BCGSearch.com

Litigation Partner - Senior Civil Defense Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location California - Los Angeles

Job ID D41S377527

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 5 - Max. 10 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas LitigationInsurance Defense - GeneralEmployment Law - GeneralLitigation - Commercial

2025-06-08 22:34:56

Job Overview

A respected civil litigation defense firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney for a non-equity Partner position. This full-time leadership role involves supervising associate attorneys, managing civil defense cases from inception to resolution, and working directly with clients and insurance carriers. The ideal candidate will bring 5–10 years of litigation experience and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and legal strategy skills.

Location

  • Los Angeles, California

Duties

  • Oversee civil litigation defense cases in collaboration with associate attorneys

  • Conduct senior-level evaluations of claims and develop defense strategies

  • Lead strategy sessions with clients and insurance adjusters

  • Supervise all phases of discovery, from drafting responses to managing document reviews

  • Prepare and argue motions including demurrers, motions to strike, and summary judgments

  • Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial

  • Draft and file pleadings, discovery responses, and court documents

  • Coordinate with legal staff to manage case files and timelines

  • Maintain accurate billing and timekeeping records for client reporting

Requirements

  • 5–10 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in a defense context

  • Proven experience supervising cases and mentoring junior attorneys

  • Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills

  • Ability to independently manage cases from pre-litigation through trial

  • Experience with depositions, written discovery, motion practice, and reporting to insurance carriers

  • Familiarity with California civil procedure and litigation timelines

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

  • Active license to practice law in the State of California

  • In good standing with the California Bar

Skills

  • Strategic litigation planning and execution

  • Excellent oral and written communication

  • Client relationship management

  • Leadership and team supervision

  • Discovery and motion practice expertise

  • Time and billing management

Benefits

  • Opportunity for case leadership and team oversight

  • Collegial work environment within a well-established litigation defense practice

This reputed law firm was established more than three decades ago and has offices across the states of California, Nevada, and New York. It specializes in the areas of litigation and claims management and expertly handles a wide range of issues related to products liability, insurance subrogation, and business-commercial litigation. This law practice represents clients nationally as well as internationally.

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