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Robert Half
Litigation Attorney
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What they do
A Litigation Lawyer, also known as a litigator or trial lawyer, represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes.
$176,015 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Litigation Attorney to join their firm in Napa! This permanent opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney who is ready to take ownership of a varied caseload spanning civil disputes and construction-related matters while working closely with a collaborative legal team. The role offers meaningful client exposure, hands-on litigation responsibility, and the chance to contribute across multiple phases of case strategy and execution.
Responsibilities:
- Manage litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, maintaining momentum across each stage of the legal process.
- Prepare well-supported pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings that advance client objectives and meet procedural requirements.
- Conduct thorough legal research and apply findings to case strategy, written arguments, and client advisement.
- Oversee written discovery, evaluate responses, and develop approaches for fact gathering and case development.
- Handle matters involving civil litigation and construction-related disputes with sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to coordinate filings, deadlines, and overall case progression.
- Communicate with clients regarding case developments, legal options, and recommended next steps.
- Maintain a monthly billable workload expectation of 130 hours while delivering high-quality legal work.