California Litigation Partner

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking experienced attorneys to join as Partners in its California Litigation group. This is an opportunity to step into partnership with meaningful autonomy, flexibility, and long-term growth potential without the structural constraints of traditional large-firm models.

Partners at the firm practice at a high level, serve sophisticated clients, and collaborate with peers across the country, while maintaining control over how and where they work.

Why Attorneys Join This Firm

• Full Partner status upon joining
• Remote-first infrastructure with the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Modern, technology-enabled practice designed to reduce administrative friction
• Collaborative business development culture that supports cross-selling and growth
• Flexibility and work-life balance not commonly found in traditional firms
• Transparent and straightforward firm economics, aligned with attorney and client interests

Who This Is For

The firm welcomes attorneys from AmLaw firms, respected regional firms, boutiques, in-house roles, and government positions who are ready for partnership and value autonomy.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of practice experience
• Background at an AmLaw 100/200 firm, respected regional firm, or sophisticated boutique
• Demonstrated ability to develop or support client relationships
• Comfortable working independently in a distributed environment
• Licensed and in good standing in California
• A minimum portable book of $300K

Practice Experience Desired

• Extensive background in commercial litigation
• Substantive experience handling insurance defense matters
• Lead and manage commercial litigation cases from inception through resolution
• Handle insurance defense matters, including coverage analysis and defense strategy
• Supporting with CA procedure and strategy, to include arguing motions with the court
• SUPPORTING WITH DISCOVERY WITH CA-SPECIFIC OBJECTIONS
• POTENTIALLY SUPPORTING WITH DEFENDING/TAKING DEPOSITIONS

Location Flexibility

While the firm operates on a national platform, attorneys must be able to appear in court or before agencies in their licensed jurisdictions when required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation Structure: Partners are compensated under a performance-based Eat What You Kill model tied to fees actually collected by the firm.
• 30% of collected fees on matters the Partner originates; plus
• 50% of collected fees attributable to the Partners personal time worked.
• Where a Partner both originates and performs work on a matter, both components apply. Compensation varies based on origination volume, hours worked, billing rates, realization, and collections. There is no cap on earning potential.
• Good-faith estimated annual compensation range: $150,000 to $2,500,000+, depending on individual performance and practice economics.
• Benefits: Partners may elect from tiered benefit options made available by the firm. Available offerings vary by tier and location and may include access to group insurance programs, retirement savings options, professional liability coverage, and firm-provided operational and administrative support.

Contact Information

K.L. McKinney
14090 Southwest Freeway, Suite 300
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: 7132595872