Senior Civil Litigation Attorney

Career Consulting Partners

Senior Attorney handling complex civil litigation for leading law firm. Focus on trial work and strategic legal planning for client success in various areas of law.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWoodland Hills • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all phases of litigation, from initial analysis through trial and resolution
Develop comprehensive case strategies and oversee their execution
Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and handle court appearances
Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial documents
Maintain consistent communication with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
Lead settlement negotiations and participate in mediations and arbitrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
10+ years of experience in civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury, insurance defense, or business litigation
Extensive trial experience, including first-chair jury trials, preferred
Strong legal analysis and writing skills
A high level of organization, independence, and attention to detail
Active membership in the California State Bar, in good standing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), and more
Paid vacation and sick leave after a brief probationary period
A respectful, collegial environment that supports work-life balance and long-term career satisfaction

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation managementcase strategy developmentdeposition conductwitness preparationcourt appearance handlingpleading draftingdiscovery responsemotion draftingtrial document preparationsettlement negotiation

Soft Skills

legal analysislegal writingorganizationindependenceattention to detailcommunicationnegotiationleadership

Certifications

California State Bar membership