Civil Litigation Attorney

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Handle civil litigation matters in the firm’s practice groups .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, particularly in Employment, Environmental, Toxic Tort, Product, Commercial, General Liability, Healthcare, and Professional Liability matters. Proven ability to conduct legal research, prepare litigation documents, and deliver persuasive oral advocacy while working collaboratively with clients and colleagues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice In CaliforniaCivil Litigation ExperienceExcellent Writing SkillsPersuasive Speaking SkillsProven Research Skills

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Hard Skills

Civil LitigationLegal ResearchLitigation Document PreparationTrial ExperienceOral Advocacy

Soft Skills

Driven Team PlayerSelf-StarterAbility To Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Employment LawEnvironmental LawToxic TortProduct LiabilityCommercial LiabilityGeneral LiabilityHealthcare LiabilityProfessional Liability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle civil litigation matters in the firm’s practice groups
Handle matters involving Employment, Environmental, Toxic Tort, Product, Commercial, General Liability, Healthcare, and Professional Liability
Conduct legal research
Prepare written litigation work
Deliver persuasive oral advocacy
Interact directly with clients
Appear at hearings, depositions, and trials
Handle assignments with minimal supervision
Work in a collaborative and collegial environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California
Experience handling one or more of Employment, Environmental, Toxic Tort, Product, Commercial, General Liability, Healthcare, or Professional Liability matters
Excellent litigation skills
Excellent writing skills
Excellent persuasive speaking skills
Strong academic background
Proven research skills
Ability to handle assignments with minimal supervision
Driven team player
Self-starter
Trial experience preferred but not required
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work options, including hybrid opportunities
Professional development and mentorship
Collaborative and collegial environment
Forward-facing client interactions
Experience handling appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials
Competitive compensation
Discretionary bonuses
Performance-based bonuses
Student loan repayment assistance
Remote roles, alternative work arrangements, and contract opportunities throughout the country