Defense Attorney, 1 – 3 yr

Career Consulting Partners

Defense attorney handling civil litigation matters in liability, employment, real estate, and construction. Taking depositions, appearing in court, drafting motions, and preparing trials with mentorship.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with a focus on litigation and courtroom preparation. Holds an active California State Bar license and possesses experience in case management and trial support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation ExperienceLegal Research SkillsJ.D. From Accredited U.S. Law SchoolActive California State Bar LicenseTrial Preparation Assistance

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsDiscovery DemandsSubstantive MotionsWitness DepositionsCase Management

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationAnalytical Skills

Industry Keywords

Court AppearancesMediationsSummary JudgmentDemurrer MotionsExhibit Lists

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle court appearances, attend mediations, and assist with case management
Draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, and substantive motions, including summary judgment and demurrer motions
Take and defend witness depositions with partner coaching
Assist in trial preparation, including exhibit lists and witness preparation
Second-chair trials
Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of legal practice; litigation experience preferred
Strong judicial clerkship or mock trial background may be considered
Active license in good standing with the California State Bar
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Eagerness to build courtroom and career litigator skills
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Benefits

Comp & perks

Billable hour bonuses
Referral bonuses
Year-end discretionary bonuses
401(k) matching
HSA
Cell reimbursement
State bar dues
CLE allowance
Full health/dental/vision coverage
Hybrid schedule options
Realistic billable expectations
Discretionary bonus structures