Senior Civil Litigation Attorney

A bit about us:

Founded over a century ago and based in Pasadena with additional offices across Southern California, we are the region's largest and most established law firm. With 40+ attorneys and nearly a thousand years of combined experience, we represent individuals, trustees and fiduciaries, public entities, and business clients across diverse practice areas. Our litigation team is robust and versatile-handling trusts and estates disputes, business conflicts, and a wide range of civil litigation matters from pre-litigation through trial and post-judgment.

We strive to deliver the best results through thorough analysis, preparation, and advocacy, while remaining sensitive to the economics of litigation and always seeking value-added solutions for our clients.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary (up to $225k DOE) + Structured, Performance-Based Bonuses
• Quarterly Bonus Cadence: 20% bonus at 1,600 billable hours; $20K additional at 1,800 hours; further incentives at 2,000 hours
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO
• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  Hybrid remote
• Leadership opportunities + client generation potential within a legacy firm

Job Details

• Manage a diverse caseload of trusts & estates, business, and civil litigation matters
• Represent individuals, fiduciaries, public entities, and business clients in local, state, and federal courts, as well as administrative tribunals
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, and post-judgment proceedings
• Pursue creative and value-driven solutions through settlement negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation when necessary
• Work closely with Partners on complex litigation matters while mentoring junior attorneys and litigation staff
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Qualifications:

• J.D. and licensed to practice in California
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to trusts & estates, business, and general civil matters
• Demonstrated ability to bill 1,800+ hours annually
• Experience representing fiduciaries, public entities, or business clients a plus
• Proven trial preparation and courtroom experience
• Ability to generate business and leadership experience preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.