Senior Litigation Attorney

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 oversightDevelop case strategy and proactively drive matters through each stage of litigationDraft polished, filing-ready briefs, motions, and other substantive legal work productTake and defend depositions and participate in hearings, court appearances, and other advocacyManage discovery, legal research, case analysis and strategic decision-makingLead day-to-day execution on smaller matters and play a senior role on larger, team-based casesCoordinate effectively with partners, associates, paralegals and support professionalsIdentify risks, opportunities and next steps without waiting for individual assignmentsCommunicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively to courts, clients and internal teams Requirements JD from a highly regarded law school with a strong academic backgroundActive California Bar membership8–10 years of sophisticated civil litigation experienceSignificant experience in complex litigation or closely aligned practice areasExceptional legal writing skills with the ability to independently produce filing-ready workDemonstrated experience taking and defending depositionsMeaningful in-person court and oral advocacy experienceStrong strategic judgment and the ability to independently manage substantial components of a case Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits401(k) with employer matchGenerous paid time off with additional PTO earned based on tenurePaid holidaysSignificant performance-based bonus opportunitiesHybrid 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.