Trial Lawyer

Company Connfidential

Honolulu, HI

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