We have partnered closely with this well-respected Orange County defense firm for many years and have made multiple successful placements with the team. They are now seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of defense experience to join their growing practice. This role offers sophisticated casework, meaningful responsibility, and a manageable billable requirement, making it an excellent long-term opportunity. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution (A–Z)</li><li>Handle enterprise-level cases</li><li>Take and defend depositions</li><li>Draft and argue motions</li><li>Prepare matters for trial</li><li>Make court appearances as needed</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>JD from an accredited law school</li><li>Active and in-good-standing California Bar license</li><li>5+ years of civil litigation experience preferred (open to strong candidates with 3+ years)</li><li>Experience managing cases independently</li><li>Comfortable in a fast-paced defense practice</li><li>Smart, driven, and proactive with strong written and verbal communication skills</li></ul>Role Details<ul><li>Billable requirement: 1,750 hours</li><li>Practice focus: Civil litigation (defense)</li><li>Education: Good academic background preferred, but flexible for the right experience</li><li>Environment: Collaborative, high-performing team with real responsibility and client exposure</li></ul>This role is ideal for an attorney seeking long-term growth, substantive work, and better work-life balance than traditional high-billable defense roles. To apply, submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >

• Must hold a valid license to practice law in the state of California.• Proven experience in civil litigation and personal injury defense.• Exceptional skills in drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents.• Strong knowledge of discovery processes and litigation procedures.• Ability to manage multiple cases with efficiency and organization.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and attention to detail in all work. To apply, submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >

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Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent
180000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
We have partnered closely with this well-respected Orange County defense firm for many years and have made multiple successful placements with the team. They are now seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of defense experience to join their growing practice. This role offers sophisticated casework, meaningful responsibility, and a manageable billable requirement, making it an excellent long-term opportunity. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution (A–Z)</li><li>Handle enterprise-level cases</li><li>Take and defend depositions</li><li>Draft and argue motions</li><li>Prepare matters for trial</li><li>Make court appearances as needed</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>JD from an accredited law school</li><li>Active and in-good-standing California Bar license</li><li>5+ years of civil litigation experience preferred (open to strong candidates with 3+ years)</li><li>Experience managing cases independently</li><li>Comfortable in a fast-paced defense practice</li><li>Smart, driven, and proactive with strong written and verbal communication skills</li></ul>Role Details<ul><li>Billable requirement: 1,750 hours</li><li>Practice focus: Civil litigation (defense)</li><li>Education: Good academic background preferred, but flexible for the right experience</li><li>Environment: Collaborative, high-performing team with real responsibility and client exposure</li></ul>This role is ideal for an attorney seeking long-term growth, substantive work, and better work-life balance than traditional high-billable defense roles. To apply, submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >
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