We Are Legal Revolution · 3 hours ago
Civil Litigation Defense Attorney (Mid-Level, 4–7+ Years) LA (Pasadena)/OC
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $250K/yr
4+ years expWe Are Legal Revolution is seeking a Mid-Level Civil Litigation Defense Attorney with 4–7+ years of experience. The role involves managing all phases of litigation, working closely with clients, and developing strategies while maintaining a collaborative team culture.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Wai San Lee
Responsibilities
Manage files from intake through trial: pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, and trial preparation
Communicate with clients and carriers; develop litigation strategy and case plans
Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and experts
Support a collaborative team culture, including mentoring junior attorneys where appropriate
Maintain high ethical standards and strong professional judgment
Qualification
Required
Active California Bar license + JD from an ABA-accredited law school
4+ years of California civil litigation defense experience (sweet spot: 4–7 years; open to roughly 3–12+ for standout candidates)
Strong, transferable litigation skills (this is not a transactional role)
Willingness to work primarily in-person (at least initially)
Preferred
Experience in one or more of: insurance defense, employment, personal injury, government entities, bad faith
Demonstrated trial experience (first/second chair on meaningful matters)
Plaintiff-side, DA, or public defender background (with the desire to transition into civil defense)
Leadership/mentoring capability and client-facing maturity
Benefits
100% employer-paid healthcare
Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting
Strong vacation/social culture
Company
We Are Legal Revolution
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase