Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Contract/Contract-to-Hire Litigation Attorney
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $80 to $90/hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire, Hybrid (3 days onsite)
LHH is working with a well-established civil litigation defense firm located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles in seeking a seasoned Litigation Attorney to join their team on a contract or contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator looking to step into active cases and contribute immediately.
Responsibilities - Independently manage civil litigation cases from inception through resolution
- Draft high-quality legal briefs, motions, and discovery (strong writing skills required; law review experience highly preferred)
- Take and defend depositions
- Handle discovery disputes, including drafting motions to compel and protective orders
- Conduct meet and confer communications and manage discovery compliance
- Step into ongoing cases while lead attorneys are in trial
- Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances as needed
Qualifications - J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation
- Excellent legal writing and research skills (law review experience strongly preferred)
- Proven ability to manage multiple cases independently
- Experience handling depositions, discovery disputes, and court appearances
- Strong communication and case management skills
- Ability to hit the ground running and integrate quickly into ongoing litigation matters
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $80.00 to $90.00 per hour
Search managed by: Isaiah Dunn
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start