Senior 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 full litigation docket from the first filing through trial, working largely independently with guidance from senior partners. The role calls for polished writing, steady client responsiveness and a defined annual billable-hours commitment. What you'll do - Carry civil matters through every stage of the litigation process, from initial pleadings to appearances in court. - Manage your own docket with limited oversight and respond quickly to client requests. - Advise on a mix of property-related disputes, insolvency-related matters and post-judgment recovery work. - Learn a specialized area of practice and its governing statutes by working closely with the managing partners. - Reach an annual billable-hours goal of 1,800 while keeping written work at a consistently high standard. Requirements What we're looking for - 7+ years of focused litigation experience, including trial-stage work and strong command of day-to-day procedure. - JD and active California Bar membership. - Track record of independently handling pleadings, motions, discovery and hearings. - Background at a firm handling property, association or construction-related disputes. - Exceptional written advocacy, with a writing sample reviewed during interviews and no tolerance for careless errors. - Familiarity with property law, organizational governance or recorded community rules and related statutes. - Self-directed working style: takes feedback on board the first time and delivers drafts that are close to final. - Based in Southern California (Los Angeles area preferred), available on Pacific hours and able to visit an office occasionally. - Ability to meet the annual billable-hours requirement. Bonus points - Exposure to bankruptcy work for creditors or to collections after judgment. - Some courtroom trial experience rather than pre-trial work alone. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 160,000 to 200,000 per year Location and work model - Remote (US) - Full-time