Litigation Attorney

Chora Young & Manassarian LLP is a thriving Pasadena-based boutique firm focused on sophisticated judgment enforcement, creditor rights, asset recovery, and complex commercial litigation matters. We represent businesses, financial institutions, judgment creditors, and individuals in high-stakes enforcement proceedings throughout California. We are seeking a strong litigation attorney who enjoys strategic advocacy, aggressive problem-solving, investigative litigation work, and responsibility in a collaborative boutique environment. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants hands-on litigation experience, direct client interaction, courtroom exposure, and the ability to manage sophisticated enforcement matters from inception through recovery.*Why This Role** Handle sophisticated judgment enforcement and creditor rights matters with substantial responsibility.* Gain extensive experience in post-judgment remedies, debtor examinations, levies, liens, turnover orders, fraudulent transfer litigation, receiverships, and asset recovery strategy.* Develop strong courtroom and advocacy skills through regular hearings, motion practice, and enforcement proceedings.* Work directly with experienced litigation partners in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.* Build strategic litigation and client management skills with meaningful case ownership.* Join a growing boutique practice with strong long-term growth opportunities and mentorship.* Work in a highly desirable Pasadena location near restaurants, coffee shops, and downtown meeting areas.*Responsibilities** Manage active judgment enforcement and creditor rights litigation matters from inception through resolution.* Draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, enforcement applications, discovery, and related filings.* Conduct debtor examinations, depositions, and third-party discovery.* Develop and execute asset investigation and recovery strategies.* Propound and respond to written discovery.* Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and enforcement proceedings.* Perform legal research and develop strategic litigation approaches.* Maintain strong client communication and case management practices.* Collaborate closely with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced litigation environment.*Ideal Candidate** 4+ years of civil litigation experience.* Strong law and motion background.* Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.* Experience handling depositions, discovery, and hearings.* Experience with creditor rights, collections, receiverships, bankruptcy-related litigation, or post-judgment enforcement strongly preferred.* Business or commercial litigation experience is highly valued.* Active California Bar license in good standing.* Comfortable managing responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with a team.* Organized, proactive, strategic, and solutions oriented.*Experience Considered a Strong Plus** Judgment enforcement and collections litigation.* Fraudulent transfer litigation.* Receiverships and provisional remedies.* Asset recovery and investigative litigation.* Bankruptcy adversary proceedings or creditor-side bankruptcy experience.* Experience enforcing state or federal judgments.*Compensation & Benefits** Base compensation: *$170,000 – $220,000 + performance bonus potential** 401(k) with employer match* Medical insurance — 100% employee covered* Dental and vision options* Paid time off* Professional development and advancement opportunities*Who Will Thrive Here*This role is best suited for an attorney who enjoys substantive litigation work, strategic thinking, and pursuing creative solutions to complex collection and enforcement challenges. Successful candidates are proactive, detail-oriented litigators who communicate effectively, take pride in strong work product, and enjoy working closely with a collaborative team. Attorneys who enjoy investigative litigation, courtroom advocacy, and finding practical paths to recovery for clients will thrive in this position.*Location*This is a full-time position based in Pasadena, California.*Requirements** Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school* Active California Bar license in good standing* Strong legal research and writing abilities* Familiarity with LexisNexis and/or Westlaw* Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with attorneys and staff