Trial & Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dedicated and experienced Trial & Litigation Attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its team in either Los Angeles or San Diego, CA. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-impact cases involving constitutional law, civil rights, eminent domain, and more. Candidates will be part of a collaborative environment and will participate in strategic decision-making in rapidly evolving legal areas.

Duties

• Handle complex litigation cases from initial pleadings through trial and appeal in both federal and state courts.
• Focus on areas such as constitutional law, civil rights, eminent domain, land use, and class action litigation.
• Develop litigation strategies, conduct legal research, and draft persuasive pleadings and motions.
• Manage electronic discovery and prepare for trial, including developing evidence and conducting witness interviews.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in all phases of trial preparation.
• Collaborate across teams and offices to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, particularly in state and federal courts.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and argument development.
• Experience managing complex cases and electronic discovery.
• Proven ability to handle dispositive motions and other pre-trial motions.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work across multiple offices.
• Prior experience with eminent domain or real property cases is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in California.

Skills

• Superior legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience in trial preparation and complex case management.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Strategic thinking in litigation, with a focus on client outcomes.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with remote work opportunities and in-office collaboration.
• Competitive health insurance package.
• 401(k) plan with partial match and profit-sharing options.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Reasonable billable hour requirements.

This role is ideal for an attorney looking for challenging and rewarding litigation experience with a focus on high-profile cases. Candidates interested in growing their careers and contributing to impactful legal work are encouraged to apply.

Formed in 1986, the firm has offices across California and specializes in more than 20 complex fields of law including crisis management, eminent domain, environmental law, climate change, workplace investigations, water law, transportation, and several other areas. For the past 30 years, the firm has grown throughout the state with more than 130 attorneys and staff. Attracting diversity to the firm, to the legal profession, and to the communities helps provide clients with the most effective and efficient legal services. Besides offering a competitive salary with a benefits plan that includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement savings plans, the firm also promotes a working environment that encourages and supports integrity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. Committed to supporting the communities, the firm partners with a wide range of organizations to meet the shared goal of making the world a better place for everyone and sponsors a broad range of activities with diverse bar associations, law student organizations, alumni associations, youth groups, and clients. This firm is well known in the legal community and has earned numerous awards and honors for professional achievements and activities.