Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

A highly respected Orange County civil litigation defense firm is seeking mid-level attorneys to join its growing practice in Lake Forest
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This is a hands‑on litigation role for attorneys who want real responsibility, courtroom exposure, and variety in their caseload.

• Work across multiple practice areas rather than being pigeonholed, including:
• Government entity representation (cities, counties, police practices)
• Bad faith and related coverage disputes
• Handle cases from intake through trial
• Take and defend depositions, attend mediations and arbitrations, develop strategy, and work directly with clients
• Mentor junior attorneys and play a visible role within the team

• 4+ years of California civil litigation defense experience
• Sweet spot: 4–7 years (open to roughly 3–12 years for the right profile)
• Strong defense‑side litigation background with transferable trial skills
• Willing to be primarily in‑office initially (hybrid possible longer‑term)

• Experience in insurance defense, employment, PI, government entities, or bad faith
• Trial experience (first or second chair)
• Prior DA, PD, or plaintiff‑side litigation experience with strong courtroom exposure
• Leadership mindset and interest in mentoring and long‑term growth

• Renowned trial‑focused environment with a strong win record
• Exposure to complex matters and real courtroom responsibility
• Partner‑track potential for the right attorney
• Access to modern legal technology and AI‑driven research tools

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Schedule: Onsite initially (hybrid flexibility later)

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Compensation: ~$135K–$250K base, depending on experience

If you’re a mid‑level civil defense litigator looking for meaningful responsibility, trial exposure, and a clear long‑term path, this is worth a confidential conversation.