Senior Litigation Associate

Senior Litigation Associate

Location Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Date Posted June 17, 2026 Job ID 14855 Employment Type Direct Hire

Are you an experienced civil litigator who thrives on taking ownership of complex cases from start to finish? Do you enjoy the challenge of managing sophisticated disputes, mentoring junior attorneys, and helping grow a successful practice? Are you looking for a firm that values autonomy, accountability, and exceptional legal work? If so, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting specialist, has been engaged to conduct a confidential search for a Senior Litigation Attorney on behalf of a respected and growing California law firm. This firm has built a reputation for delivering outstanding results in complex civil litigation while fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive culture. Attorneys are trusted to take ownership of their matters, develop meaningful client relationships, and contribute to the firm's long-term success.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned litigator seeking greater autonomy, sophisticated work, and a clear path for professional growth. The Senior Litigation Attorney will independently manage a diverse caseload of complex civil litigation matters while serving as a strategic advisor to clients and mentor to junior attorneys. The firm offers a highly collaborative environment, strong administrative support, and the opportunity to build and expand your own practice within an established platform.

WHAT YOU WILL LEAD:

• Independently manage a complex civil litigation caseload from inception through trial and resolution.
• Handle a variety of matters involving business disputes, real estate litigation, contract disputes, and related commercial litigation matters.
• Serve as lead counsel in depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy, oversee discovery, and manage all aspects of case progression.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, and other key litigation filings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and strategic counsel.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys while contributing to the overall development of the litigation team.
• Participate in business development efforts and help expand the firm's client base and market presence.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 7+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong experience handling business litigation, real estate disputes, contract litigation, or related commercial matters.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation caseload with minimal supervision.
• Significant deposition, motion practice, mediation, and courtroom experience.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client relationship management and communication abilities.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating within a team environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in contributing to practice growth and long-term firm success.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers a highly competitive base salary ranging from $200,000 to $260,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, performance-based incentives, paid time off, professional development support, and long-term growth opportunities. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished litigator seeking meaningful responsibility, sophisticated work, and the ability to build a lasting career within a respected California law firm.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities. Through our innovative recruiting and talent acquisition solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Recruitment Firms and Best Executive Search Firms in America. Scion has also been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruiting firm by The Business Times.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value for our client organizations and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in jurisdictions that have enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows all enacted guidance and considers all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and unbiased recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion and the organizations we serve.