Litigation Attorney (1-8 years)

Robert Half • Mission Viejo, CA • 4h ago

Description

We are looking for a motivated Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in Mission Viejo, California. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of cases, including lemon law defense, personal injury claims, and property damage disputes (plaintiff and defense work!). This role offers hybrid work, hands-on partner training, trial exposure, and a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters, tailored to your experience level.

Represent clients in court appearances several times a week.

Conduct and defend depositions, with an average of 2-3 sessions weekly.

Draft motions for summary judgment and other legal documents as needed.

Respond to discovery requests and assist clients in providing necessary documentation.

Participate in vehicle inspections and other case-relevant investigations.

Engage in meet-and-confer sessions to resolve discovery disputes.

Maintain open communication with clients, providing guidance and updates on their cases.

Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above, as well as caliber of firms worked & stability on the resume.

Details of Role:

· Hours: Flexible start/end time. No formal billable requirement.

· Hybrid: Remote days available, depending on experience level (the more senior, the more days remote given).

· Profile that would be a fit:

o Self-starter, good communicator, friendly.

o Someone who wants to gain experience in depositions and court.

o Outgoing is a big plus! (but if someone wants to sit behind a desk and crank out motions, they can work with that).

Perks of Company:

· "We know there is a learning curve, so we have hands-on training through myself, my partner, and some more senior associates... We don't throw people in the deep end like sink or swim. We have no problem training people up!" - partner

· "There are plenty of attorneys out there who are difficult. Those people won't jive well in our office." - partner

· Both partners are a part of ABOTA. "A big component of that is civility. We must treat all people - even our opponents - with respect. I hate doing, but at the end of the trial, and say congratulations!"

· Everyone gets along well and lots of socializing among the firm. People are friends and enjoy the office camaraderie. People are willing to help each other.

· Open door policy with attorneys.

· Strong tenure, limited turnover: some attorneys have been there 10-15 years!

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of licensed civil litigation experience in California, with flexibility based on tenure.

Active license to practice law in the state of California.

Interest in lemon law or personal injury defense, with the option to specialize in either area.

Proficiency in managing discovery processes, including requests and responses.

Self-starter with a proactive approach to handling cases and meeting deadlines.

Outgoing personality is a plus, but candidates who excel in research and writing are also encouraged to apply.

To apply, send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Mission Viejo Litigation Attorney" as the subject line.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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