Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney with at least five years of experience to join our team in Glendale, CA. This attorney will manage a caseload of business and real estate litigation matters, including contract disputes, partnership/shareholder actions, and commercial real estate conflicts. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate in court, a precise writer, and a strategic advisor who can handle cases from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in business and real estate litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, mediations/arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Draft clear, persuasive, and well-researched motions, briefs, and correspondence
• Develop and implement case strategies, budgets, and timelines
• Advise clients on risks, strategy, and likely outcomes; maintain consistent communication
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and motion arguments
• Collaborate with paralegals and junior attorneys to ensure efficient case progress
• Maintain accurate daily time entries in Clio Manage and meet a 1,600-hour annual billable requirement

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in business and/or real estate disputes
• Strong experience in discovery, depositions, and motion practice; trial experience (first or second chair) preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Proficiency in Clio Manage or similar case management software

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