Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Some litigation roles feel like a conveyor belt. This one is built differently: sophisticated self-insured corporate and public agency clients, a reasonable file load, and the freedom to run your cases like a professional.

Mission Recruiting is partnering with a respected Irvine litigation team seeking a Civil Litigation Associate focused on general liability and public entity matters.

What you will handle

• Day-to-day ownership of active litigation files (roughly 15 at a time)
• Discovery, depositions, and written motion practice
• Court appearances, case strategy, and client reporting
• Practical counseling for business and municipal clients
• Trial prep, with real opportunities to get on your feet in contested matters

What makes this role stand out

• Self-insured and public entity clients (not a volume, low-rate carrier panel practice)
• High trust environment with minimal micromanagement
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or in-office, based on what helps you do your best work
• A team culture built on humility, respect, and collaboration

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary targeting $150,000 to $180,000+ (structured with performance incentives)
• Bonus tied to productivity, plus discretionary and origination opportunities
• Medical (multiple plan options), dental, vision, life, and AD&D
• 401(k)
• Coverage begins on the first of the month after hire

Work rhythm

• Billable target typically in the 1,800 to 1,900 range
• Systems and expectations that reward consistency and clean time entry

If you would like to be considered, reach out to Mission Recruiting to schedule a confidential conversation.

Salary Range: $150,000 to $180,000

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Company Description

Mission Recruiting is a national legal recruiting and staffing firm that has partnered with law firms and legal departments across the United States since 2013, placing attorneys and legal support professionals in direct hire, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles. We focus exclusively on the legal industry, which allows us to provide informed guidance on career strategy, compensation expectations, and long-term fit.

Candidates who connect with Mission Recruiting through ZipRecruiter benefit from:

* Access to both advertised and confidential legal opportunities
* Professional representation directly to decision-makers
* Structured interview preparation and offer guidance
* Consistent communication and honest feedback throughout the process
* A confidential, relationship-driven approach
* No cost for our services

Our goal is to help legal professionals make thoughtful, well-positioned career decisions with clarity and confidence.

Company Description

Mission Recruiting is a national legal recruiting and staffing firm that has partnered with law firms and legal departments across the United States since 2013, placing attorneys and legal support professionals in direct hire, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles. We focus exclusively on the legal industry, which allows us to provide informed guidance on career strategy, compensation expectations, and long-term fit.\r\n\r\nCandidates who connect with Mission Recruiting through ZipRecruiter benefit from:\r\n\r\n* Access to both advertised and confidential legal opportunities\r\n* Professional representation directly to decision-makers\r\n* Structured interview preparation and offer guidance\r\n* Consistent communication and honest feedback throughout the process\r\n* A confidential, relationship-driven approach\r\n* No cost for our services\r\n\r\nOur goal is to help legal professionals make thoughtful, well-positioned career decisions with clarity and confidence.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours

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