Century City Senior Staff Attorney (Discreet Project Engagement)

6+ Years’ Litigation Experience

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Staff Attorney to support a confidential and high-profile project involving commercial litigation and insurance recovery matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in sophisticated, fast-moving environments and can operate with a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and professionalism. In addition to deep litigation experience, the successful candidate will play a meaningful role in client development, engagement and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation matters, including case assessment, strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients, delivering clear, strategic counsel and exceptional client service.
• Actively participate in bringing in, engaging and expanding client relationships, including articulating value propositions and supporting the pursuit and closing of new engagements.
• Meet directly with prospective and existing clients, helping to build confidence, trust and long-term relationships.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop and execute litigation and client engagement strategies.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, synthesize large volumes of information, and provide practical, business-minded recommendations.
• Draft and review high-quality written work product, including briefs, memoranda, client communications, and presentations, with minimal supervision.
• Operate effectively in a high-stakes, time-sensitive environment while maintaining the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Attractive candidates will have:

• 6+ years of law firm experience handling complex commercial litigation matters.
• A demonstrated ability to develop and engage client relationships, including experience closing engagements.
• Impeccable written, verbal, analytical, and advocacy skills, with a proven ability to communicate persuasively with clients and colleagues.
• A self-starter mindset and proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative, strategic solutions aligned with client goals.
• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to confidential, strategically important matters while also playing a visible role in client engagement within a collaborative, results-driven environment.

The base compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $225,000. 

To be considered for this position, please submit the following to recruiting@glaserweil.com:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample

Please note: Glaser Weil will post open positions on our website. We will not accept unsolicited resumes, and consider any resume not received through our recruiting email or sent to anyone at the Firm outside the recruiting team to be unsolicited. Recruiters/search firms must have a written, executed agreement with Glaser Weil prior to submitting information regarding candidates. If a recruiter/search firm submits an unsolicited resume, Glaser Weil will not be bound by that search firm’s terms or otherwise be obligated to pay any compensation in connection with the submitted candidate.