Trial Lawyer

Job Title: Litigation Attorney (Civil Defense, Complex Litigation)

Confidential, established law firm in Honolulu is hiring a Litigation Attorney to support and lead defense-side civil litigation matters. This role is ideal for an attorney who is sharp on court rules and deadlines, strong in writing and motion practice, and comfortable representing sophisticated clients in high-exposure cases.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and support civil defense litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and related correspondence
• Handle state and federal e-filing, track deadlines, and maintain litigation calendars
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Support case strategy, risk assessment, and client communication
• Organize case files and collaborate with internal team members on document production and discovery responses
• Maintain accurate time entries and support billing processes on complex matters

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of litigation experience as an attorney (civil litigation)
• Defense-side experience representing clients in contested matters
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and filing requirements
• Excellent legal writing, grammar, proofreading, and formatting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High professionalism, discretion, and strong client presence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience working on larger, high-value litigation matters (including substantial billing exposure)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in both state and federal court litigation
• Trial prep experience (exhibits, witnesses, experts, and pretrial organization)

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and life insurance options
• 401(k) or retirement plan with employer contribution
• Bar dues reimbursement and CLE support
• PTO (vacation, sick time, and family leave)
• Technology support
• Business casual environment
• Transportation benefits may be available

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year