Senior Associate Attorney

Career Consulting Partners

. Handle a broad general civil litigation caseload from intake through trial, working closely with Partners .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePasadena • California • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive civil litigation expertise, including trial experience and strong advocacy skills, while effectively managing case teams and developing client relationships to build a successful book of business.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceTrial ExperienceLeadership ExperienceClient Relationship DevelopmentActive California Bar Membership

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Hard Skills

Drafting MotionsArguing MotionsTaking DepositionsDefending DepositionsManaging DiscoveryAppearing at HearingsMediationsArbitrationsBillable Hours Management

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsAdvocacy Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationCase ManagementClient DevelopmentTrial AdvocacyLegal Mentorship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle a broad general civil litigation caseload from intake through trial, working closely with Partners
Draft and argue motions
Take and defend depositions
Manage discovery
Appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Lead and mentor associates and support staff on case teams
Develop new client relationships and bring in new matters
Help lead case teams and take on substantive matters from Partners
Build an independent book of business with support from a full-service firm

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of civil litigation experience across a broad range of matters
Leadership experience, such as supervising associates, running case teams, or managing matters independently
Track record of, or genuine interest in, bringing in business
Strong writing, advocacy, and client-relationship skills
Active California Bar membership in good standing
Trial experience is a strong plus
Meet a billable expectation of 1,800+ hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly production bonuses
Year-end bonuses for hours billed over 1,800
Commissions on new matters brought in, with commission rates increasing with seniority
Origination commissions
In-house marketing support, including content creation, publication and award nomination support, and event management
Executive coaching
Leadership development
Structured career pathway planning
Hybrid or remote work options depending on the candidate
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA/FSA
Disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No-cost caregiver support program