Civil Litigation Attorney - Remote possible for experienced

Talent Search PRO

$140K — $175K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Diego, CA
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active California State Bar license (required)
  • 4-10 years of civil litigation experience, preferably on the plaintiff side
  • Strong skills in law & motion and discovery
  • Stable employment history without short stints
  • Graduate of a recognized law school ranked 70 or higher, or top tier equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Handle civil litigation cases from complaint through trial
  • Drive discovery and law & motion work to accelerate cases
  • Manage a caseload targeting 150 billable hours per month
  • Prepare cases for trial, including depositions and subpoenas
  • Collaborate with a support staff in a structured workflow

Benefits

  • Focus on work-life balance
  • Opportunities to handle meaningful cases
  • Supportive team environment
  • No intake or pre-litigation tasks, maximizing billable time
Full Job Description
The salary range for this role is $140K - $175K/Year

We are looking for a Civil Litigation Attorney with 4-10 years of experience to join California's leading consumer auto fraud law firm. This is a unique opportunity for a litigator who values work-life balance and wants to prosecute meaningful cases without sacrificing their personal life

What will you be doing?

Handling civil litigation cases from complaint through trial in California Superior Courts and arbitration (JAMS, AAA)

Driving discovery and law & motion work as the plaintiff-side "gas pedal" - making things happen and pushing cases forward

Managing a caseload with a 150 billable hours/month target (virtually all your time is billable - no intake or pre-litigation tasks)

Preparing cases for trial, including depositions, subpoenas, and settlement negotiations with car dealers

Collaborating closely with a robust support staff in a team-oriented, assembly-line workflow

Key Requirements

Active California State Bar license (required, no exceptions)

4-10 years of civil litigation experience, ideally plaintiff-side, with strong law & motion and discovery skills

Stable employment history - no short stints (8 months or less); must have seen cases through at a firm

No solo practitioners - must be comfortable working within a structured team system and following firm processes

Must have attended a law school ranked at or above USD (~rank 70) or be in the top tier of a comparable school

Responsibilities
Handle civil litigation cases
Focus on Law & Motion and Discovery
Work on cases in California Superior Courts and Arbitration providers
Meet a 150 monthly billable hour target

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