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Attorney

Legal & Compliance

LHH

$70.00 - $85.00 per Hour

Los Angeles, California

Contract to hire

Legal & Compliance

Contract/Contract-to-Hire Litigation Attorney

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: Up to $85/hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire, Hybrid (2-3 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

  • Manage day-to-day case responsibilities, including case strategy and client communications

  • Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and staff in a fast-paced litigation environment

Qualifications

· J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Active California Bar license in good standing

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation defense

  • 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



Pay Details: $70.00 to $85.00 per hour

Search managed by: Liz Martinez

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



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-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

Ref US_EN_27_849100_3086272

Attorney

Legal & Compliance

LHH

$70.00 - $85.00 per Hour

Los Angeles, California

Contract to hire

Legal & Compliance

Contract/Contract-to-Hire Litigation Attorney

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: Up to $85/hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire, Hybrid (2-3 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

  • Manage day-to-day case responsibilities, including case strategy and client communications

  • Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and staff in a fast-paced litigation environment

Qualifications

· J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Active California Bar license in good standing

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation defense

  • 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



Pay Details: $70.00 to $85.00 per hour

Search managed by: Liz Martinez

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



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-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

Ref US_EN_27_849100_3086272
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