Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half • Pasadena, CA • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a busy litigation practice in California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for a legal specialist who can independently drive defense matters forward while maintaining precision, sound judgment, and clear communication. The role focuses on representing clients in disputes involving insurance defense, construction-related claims, and habitability issues, with responsibility spanning the full litigation lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Lead defense matters from initial file review through resolution or trial, ensuring each case advances strategically and efficiently.

Prepare and refine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials with a high level of accuracy and advocacy.

Direct day-to-day case activity by assessing legal exposure, setting litigation strategy, and monitoring deadlines and deliverables.

Build trial-ready matters by organizing evidence, preparing witnesses, and coordinating exhibits and other hearing or courtroom materials.

Perform legal research that informs case positions, motion practice, and overall defense strategy across a range of civil litigation matters.

Manage discovery efforts, including written responses, document analysis, and related follow-up needed to support case development.

Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders to keep matters progressing in a timely and effective manner. Requirements - Active admission to the California Bar is required.

Prior experience handling litigation matters in insurance defense, construction defect, or habitability is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.

Proven capability to manage civil litigation files independently from case opening through trial preparation or trial.

Strong knowledge of discovery practice and general civil litigation procedures.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to balance multiple deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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