Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement

Los Angeles, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$175,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Court Deposition, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Insurance, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Retirement Plan, Team Player, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a well-established civil litigation firm with decades of courtroom experience across state and federal courts in Central and Southern California
  • Work on complex, high-stakes matters defending businesses, insurers, professionals, and public entities — real trial work, not just settlement mill volume
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities for attorneys who exceed annual billable hour expectations
  • Collaborative, client-focused culture where attorneys have genuine autonomy and case ownership
  • Hybrid/remote flexibility available once onboarded — this is a firm that rewards performance with trust

Location: Los Angeles, CA. This role begins on-site as you get up to speed, with hybrid/remote flexibility available thereafter. Expect regular court appearances and site inspections throughout the Los Angeles area — ideal for an attorney who wants to stay active in the courtroom.

Note: Applicants must be licensed with the California State Bar and have 1+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, including trial experience. Candidates without active CA bar admission or trial experience will not be considered.

About Us

We are a respected civil litigation firm based in Los Angeles, representing businesses, insurers, professionals, and public entities throughout Central and Southern California. Our attorneys handle matters from pre-litigation through trial in both state and federal courts, combining decades of litigation experience with a practical, client-first approach. We are growing — and we are selective about who we bring on. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including insurance defense and civil matters
  • Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials throughout the Los Angeles area
  • Conduct site inspections, witness interviews, and case investigations as needed
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents with precision and efficiency
  • Develop and execute case strategy in coordination with senior attorneys and clients
  • Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients throughout the lifecycle of each matter
  • Apply construction defect defense knowledge where applicable (a strong differentiator for this role)

Qualifications

  • Active California State Bar license — required
  • 1+ years of insurance defense litigation experience — required
  • Trial experience — required
  • Construction defect defense experience — preferred
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating within a team
  • Comfortable with in-person court appearances and site visits throughout the LA area

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where experienced litigators do real litigation. You will be in the courtroom. You will own your cases. You will work alongside attorneys who have been doing this for decades and have built a reputation worth joining. As the firm continues to grow, senior hires today have a genuine path to expanded responsibility. If you are a trial-ready insurance defense attorney looking for a firm that takes the work seriously and rewards performance, this is it.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar. Must have 1+ yrs of trial experience.

  • Nice to haves: construction defect defense experience.

  • Preferred Years as Associate: 3 yrs

  • Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

  • 3 to 5 years: $150,000 – $158,000

  • 5 to 8 years: $158,000 – $167,000

  • 8+ years: $167,000 – $175,000+

Submission Email: Name / James -

jfowler@fowlerlawgroup.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Confidential Los Angeles civil litigation firm specializing in insurance defense, construction defect, and representation of businesses, insurers, and public entities throughout Central and Southern California. Growing firm turning away business — immediate need for a trial-ready senior attorney. Role involves active courtroom work, site inspections, and in-person hearings in the LA area.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Litigation Attorney - Fowler Law Group - JPC 1202 - Source

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  • Client job title: Litigation Attorney

  • Location: Los Angeles, CA

  • On-site, hybrid, remote: hybrid/remote but it’s on site to start

  • Experience: 1

  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Insurance Defense Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Defense Counsel, Coverage Litigation Attorney, Construction Defect Defense Attorney, Staff Counsel, Senior Associate Litigation Attorney

  • # of hires needed: 1

  • Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

  • Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Atty, 3+ yrs, lit, LA.

About the Company

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Orion Placement