Litigation Attorney

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own a caseload of civil litigation matters from the discovery and deposition phase through trial. The work spans motion practice, expert collaboration and case planning, with a high degree of independence. What you'll do - Conduct and defend depositions of parties, treating physicians and retained experts. - Prepare and argue motions in California state and federal courts. - Write pleadings, pre-suit demands and discovery requests and responses. - Prepare witnesses ahead of depositions and trial. - Shape case strategy and partner with medical and other specialist experts to develop liability and damages positions. - Examine medical records to understand how injuries occurred and where causation questions arise. - Appear at hearings, mediations and settlement conferences. - Keep clients and colleagues updated while running your own docket. Requirements What we're looking for - Current membership in the California State Bar, or eligibility to sit for it. - A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. - Roughly 2 to 3 years of civil litigation practice, though recent graduates who have passed or are eligible for the bar may be considered. - Plaintiff-side background is preferred, and strong defense-side background will be considered. - Direct experience both taking and defending depositions. - Proven motion practice in California state court. - Courtroom experience in a first or second seat on significant injury matters. - Excellent legal writing across pleadings, discovery and motions. - Comfort reviewing medical records and understanding anatomy and typical treatment paths. - Experience working with outside expert witnesses. - Ability to juggle a heavy workload and competing deadlines. - Authorization to work in the US. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 100,000 to 185,000 per year Location and work model - Irvine, California, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in the office - Full-time