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Litigator jobs are open from junior associate to senior partner level, across law firms, corporations, and government agencies, with specializations in civil litigation, commercial disputes, and appellate advocacy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What You'll Do
- Have direct responsibility for litigating casualty matters, with primary responsibility for representation of insureds in third-party liability cases and Tesla Insurance in first-party UM/UIM arbitration proceedings
- Own all aspects of assigned files including written discovery, expert workup, take and defend depositions, take EUOs, engage in motion practice, handle mediations, and effectively advocate for your clients in arbitration and trial
- Evaluate liability, damages, policy-limit exposure, and settlement value; recommend and execute effective resolution and trial strategies
- Identify suspected fraudulent activity, including organized rings
- Drive consistent, effective and efficient litigation strategy across the book and provide decisionmakers with a clear, fact and evidence-based analysis of risk and exposure
What You'll Bring
- Admitted to practice law in California; admission or prior practice in other adjacent states a plus
- 7+ years of experience with an outside or captive counsel firm or as staff counsel for a top carrier directly handling insurance defense litigation, with significant experience in high exposure venues such as Los Angeles County
- Significant experience taking and defending percipient and expert depositions and first chair experience with binding arbitrations and trying cases to verdict
- Extensive knowledge of bodily injury claims, including those involving causation issues
- Experience developing and managing attorneys and legal support staff or managing a law firm a significant plus
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, high integrity and sound judgment, and the ability to own a high-volume docket without sacrificing quality
- Experience with accidents involving TNCs, commercial vehicles and autonomous vehicles a plus
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
What You'll Do
- Have direct responsibility for litigating casualty matters, with primary responsibility for representation of insureds in third-party liability cases and Tesla Insurance in first-party UM/UIM arbitration proceedings
- Own all aspects of assigned files including written discovery, expert workup, take and defend depositions, take EUOs, engage in motion practice, handle mediations, and effectively advocate for your clients in arbitration and trial
- Evaluate liability, damages, policy-limit exposure, and settlement value; recommend and execute effective resolution and trial strategies
- Identify suspected fraudulent activity, including organized rings
- Drive consistent, effective and efficient litigation strategy across the book and provide decisionmakers with a clear, fact and evidence-based analysis of risk and exposure
What You'll Bring
- Admitted to practice law in California; admission or prior practice in other adjacent states a plus
- 7+ years of experience with an outside or captive counsel firm or as staff counsel for a top carrier directly handling insurance defense litigation, with significant experience in high exposure venues such as Los Angeles County
- Significant experience taking and defending percipient and expert depositions and first chair experience with binding arbitrations and trying cases to verdict
- Extensive knowledge of bodily injury claims, including those involving causation issues
- Experience developing and managing attorneys and legal support staff or managing a law firm a significant plus
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, high integrity and sound judgment, and the ability to own a high-volume docket without sacrificing quality
- Experience with accidents involving TNCs, commercial vehicles and autonomous vehicles a plus
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in litigator jobs.
- Active bar admission in the relevant state or jurisdiction
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience drafting and arguing motions at the trial court level
- Proficiency conducting depositions and managing discovery processes
- Familiarity with federal or state civil procedure rules
- Strong legal research and writing skills demonstrated by work samples
Tips for Your Litigator Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Litigation resumes need more than a list of cases. Highlight the specific practice area of each matter, your role in discovery or trial, and whether you took depositions or argued motions. Generalist language loses to specificity every time.
Lead with your bar admissions clearly
Many litigator postings filter by state bar before anything else. Put your bar admissions in a dedicated line near the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Multi-state admissions should each appear explicitly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists litigator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by court level and matter size
Federal and state court practices require different experience, and big-law commercial litigation differs sharply from regional firm work. Target postings that match where you have actual courtroom or arbitration exposure rather than applying broadly.
Prepare a writing sample from recent litigation
Most litigator interviews require a writing sample. Choose a brief, motion, or memo you drafted substantially yourself in the last two years. Annotate anything you had to redact so reviewers understand the original context.
Negotiate billing expectations before you accept
Billing hour requirements vary significantly across firm size and practice group. Ask directly about annual targets, how pro bono counts, and how hours are tracked before you sign an offer. Assumptions on this cost candidates after they start.
Litigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most litigators?
The companies hiring the most litigators right now include Tesla, Travieso Law Firm, and Josephson Dunlap LLP, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at large and mid-size law firms handling commercial, insurance defense, and government enforcement matters.
How many litigator jobs are remote?
About 88% of litigator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of court appearances and depositions. Document review, legal research, and brief writing roles within litigation departments are the sub-areas most likely to offer flexible or fully remote arrangements.
How do you become a litigator?
You become a litigator by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar exam in your target state, and securing a position that includes courtroom or adversarial work. Most litigators build foundational skills through clerkships, associate roles at law firms, or positions in a prosecutor or public defender office where motion practice and hearings are part of the daily workload.
Can you get a litigator job with little experience?
Entry-level litigator roles do exist, primarily at smaller firms, public defender offices, district attorney offices, and legal aid organizations where new attorneys get courtroom exposure quickly. Moot court participation, law school clinics, and internships with trial courts or litigation departments all strengthen an application when you lack paid experience in adversarial proceedings.
What does the litigator interview process look like?
Litigator interviews typically involve a screening call with a recruiter or firm administrator, followed by one or two rounds with associates and partners. Expect to discuss specific matters you have worked on, explain your role in discovery or motions, and submit a writing sample for review. Some firms include a hypothetical exercise testing issue spotting or oral argument skills.
Where can I find and apply to litigator jobs?
You can find and apply to litigator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area, court experience, and state bar admission, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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