Litigation Attorney

  • Villatoro Executive Search
  • Aliso Viejo, California
  • 07/11/2026
Full time

Job Description

Job Description Job Description

Litigation Attorney

Location: Orange County, California

Compensation: $200,000-$350,000+ DOE

Annual Performance Bonus + Potential Sign-On Bonus

A highly respected and growing California trial firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its accomplished litigation team.

The firm is open to experienced litigators across several practice areas, including:

• Business & Commercial Litigation

• Complex Civil Litigation

• Labor & Employment Litigation

• Personal Injury & Catastrophic Injury Litigation

• Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation

• Construction & Real Estate Litigation

This opportunity is ideal for a sophisticated litigator seeking high-level matters, meaningful responsibility, strong litigation resources, and the opportunity to take cases from inception through resolution and trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal

• Develop and execute strategic case plans

• Handle discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation

• Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, briefs, and other complex legal documents

• Work directly with clients regarding litigation strategy, risk assessment, and settlement negotiations

• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, experts, and clients on sophisticated matters

• Mentor and support junior attorneys as needed

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required

• 5+ years of litigation experience

• Experience in business, commercial, employment, personal injury, insurance coverage, construction, real estate, or other complex litigation matters

• Strong case management, discovery, deposition, and motion practice experience

• First- or second-chair trial experience strongly preferred

• Exceptional legal writing, oral advocacy, judgment, and client-management skills

• Established law firm experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000-$350,000+ DOE

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Potential sign-on bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Strong litigation support and resources

• Meaningful courtroom and trial opportunities

• Long-term growth and advancement potential

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking sophisticated litigation, meaningful courtroom exposure, and a long-term opportunity with one of California's respected trial firms.

All inquiries will remain confidential.

Company Description We are a full-service executive search and staffing firm focused on delivering permanent, contract, and interim talent across a wide range of industries. Fluent in both English and Spanish, we connect proven professionals with companies that need to move fast. We thrive on helping businesses scale efficiently and confidently, no matter the role or vertical Company Description We are a full-service executive search and staffing firm focused on delivering permanent, contract, and interim talent across a wide range of industries. Fluent in both English and Spanish, we connect proven professionals with companies that need to move fast. We thrive on helping businesses scale efficiently and confidently, no matter the role or vertical