Stop managing a desk and start leading a team. Mission Recruiting is representing a premier Southern California boutique dedicated exclusively to high-stakes family law litigation. This firm has spent over two decades perfecting a "trial-ready" culture, and we are looking for a Senior Litigator to lead an autonomous pod in the heart of Orange County.

The "Pod" Advantage

In this role, you won't be an island. You will lead a dedicated unit consisting of an Associate, a Paralegal, and a Legal Assistant. This structure is designed to strip away administrative noise so you can focus on high-level advocacy:

The Strategy: Take the lead on complex estates involving business valuations and forensic accounting for high-net-worth individuals.

The Courtroom: Appear in Orange and Santa Ana courts 2–3 times per week to litigate cases to verdict.

The Leadership: Mentor your associate and shape the legal roadmap for multi-million dollar disputes without the burden of business development or client origination.

The Essentials

Experience: 8+ years of Family Law litigation (will consider 5+ for exceptional, trial-ready talent).

Courtroom Confidence: You must be a veteran in the well of the court, comfortable with trials and evidentiary hearings.

Compensation: $140,000 – $220,000 Base + Performance Bonuses & Origination Referrals.

Structure: Approximately 1,750 billable target with a hybrid schedule (in-office presence required).

Why Join This Firm?

This practice combines boutique agility with significant institutional reach, providing senior attorneys with the resources typically found in large corporate firms.

Health: The firm covers 100% of the employee’s monthly premium for medical, dental, and vision.

Retirement: 401(k) with an employer match up to 3.5%.

Support: An internal infrastructure specifically designed to handle the complexities of high-net-worth discovery, letting you focus entirely on the law.

Salary Range: $140,000 to $220,000

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