Posted 09/04/2026
Job Number: 17698
Senior Litigation Attorney
Los Angeles, California • Hybrid
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $230,000 - $260,000 / Annually
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Job Description
Position Title: Senior Litigation Associate
For an accomplished litigator ready to run point on sophisticated, high-stakes cases, this is an opportunity to step into real ownership without sacrificing access to experienced partners. A high-end boutique litigation practice is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 8–10 years of civil litigation experience to manage complex matters spanning commercial disputes, white-collar matters, government investigations, healthcare fraud, employment-related litigation, trade secrets, and founder disputes. Working directly with partners and lean case teams, this attorney will take significant responsibility for strategy, briefing, depositions, court appearances, and the day-to-day advancement of matters involving stakes ranging from millions to hundreds of millions of dollars.
The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing and courtroom skills with top-tier judgment, intellectual horsepower, and the confidence to independently drive cases forward while remaining collaborative and low-ego.
Salary Range: $230,000 – $260,000 / Year, DOE
Responsibilities
- Take primary ownership of sophisticated civil litigation matters with partner oversight
- Develop case strategy and proactively drive matters through each stage of litigation
- Draft polished, filing-ready briefs, motions, and other substantive legal work product
- Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, court appearances, and other advocacy
- Manage discovery, legal research, case analysis and strategic decision-making
- Lead day-to-day execution on smaller matters and play a senior role on larger, team-based cases
- Coordinate effectively with partners, associates, paralegals and support professionals
- Identify risks, opportunities and next steps without waiting for individual assignments
- Communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively to courts, clients and internal teams
Requirements
- JD from a highly regarded law school with a strong academic background
- Active California Bar membership
- 8–10 years of sophisticated civil litigation experience
- Significant experience in complex litigation or closely aligned practice areas
- Exceptional legal writing skills with the ability to independently produce filing-ready work
- Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions
- Meaningful in-person court and oral advocacy experience
- Strong strategic judgment and the ability to independently manage substantial components of a case
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off with additional PTO earned based on tenure
- Paid holidays
- Significant performance-based bonus opportunities
- Hybrid work environment
If you are an accomplished litigator ready to take ownership of complex matters, work alongside exceptional attorneys, and position yourself for long-term advancement, apply today.
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