Litigation Attorney

SALCINES LAW is a boutique, real estate–focused law firm with a 26-year reputation for excellence, precision, and results. We do not dabble. We litigate with purpose, preparation, and strategy.

We are seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to take ownership of complex matters, lead cases from inception through resolution, and elevate our litigation practice to the next level. This role will likely turn into a partnership and/or ownership role.

If you are tired of chaos, underprepared files, and firms that confuse volume with excellence, this may be your next chapter.

This is not a junior seat. This is a leadership position for an attorney who can independently manage litigation, command the courtroom, and mentor others while maintaining the highest professional standards.

You will be trusted with responsibility and expected to perform accordingly.

• Boutique firm with high standards and serious cases
• Leadership that values preparation, ethics, and long-term careers
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to grow into senior leadership or partnership track
• A firm culture built on respect, accountability, and excellence

We are not a mill. And we do not compromise on quality.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your litigation experience and leadership background. Writing samples available upon request.

• Independently manage full, complex litigation matters from pre-suit through trial, settlement, or resolution
• Develop and execute a litigation strategy aligned with client goals, objectives, and firm standards
• Draft, review, and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and evidentiary motions
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Conduct depositions of parties, experts, and key witnesses
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
• Appear as lead or first-chair counsel at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Evaluate cases for risk, legal merit, exposure, cost-benefit, and resolution strategy
• Advise clients on litigation risks, timelines, settlement posture, and outcomes
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation staff
• Review pleadings, discovery, and filings prepared by team members for quality and accuracy
• Maintain control of litigation calendars, deadlines, and procedural compliance
• Coordinate with experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and the court
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, billing narratives, litigation, and matter budgets
• Participate in case intake, strategy meetings, and file audits
• Contribute to firm systems, templates, best practices, and litigation playbooks
• Uphold firm reputation through professionalism, preparation, discretion, and ethical advocacy

• Percentage of cases managed independently without partner intervention
• Case progression efficiency is measured by adherence to litigation timelines and court deadlines
• Favorable outcomes achieved through dismissal, summary judgment, settlement, or trial
• Reduction in adverse rulings due to procedural or preparation errors
• Monthly and quarterly billable hour targets consistently met or exceeded
• Realization rate on billed hours
• Write-down and write-off percentages are kept within firm benchmarks
• Effective management of litigation budgets and client cost expectations

• Motion success rate, including dispositive and discovery motions
• Deposition effectiveness is measured by motion leverage and settlement impact
• Trial and hearing preparedness as evaluated through internal review
• Quality control scores on pleadings, discovery, and filings

• Client satisfaction and retention on litigated matters
• Clear, proactive client communication with minimal escalation of complaints
• Timely delivery of case updates and strategic recommendations

• Junior attorney and staff performance improvement under supervision
• Reduction in rework or corrective edits on team-prepared filings
• Contribution to training materials, templates, and litigation SOPs
• Leadership presence…