Attorney Contract Senior Trial Associate
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Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 84 - 96
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Trial Attorney (Contract)
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to lead complex automotive products liability cases in a fast-paced trial-forward environment. This is a fully on-site full-time role (MondayFriday 9:00 AM6:00 PM) for a seasoned litigator who thrives in high-stakes litigation drives case strategy through verdict and mentors litigation teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage trial teams on complex product liability matters
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Serve as first or second chair in jury trials (state and federal courts)
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Take and defend depositions; handle mediations and court hearings
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Work closely with expert witnesses and utilize litigation technology
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Develop a case strategy and mentor associates and staff
Required Qualifications
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JD from an accredited law school
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Active California Bar license
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10 years as a practicing attorney
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5 years of litigation and trial experience
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First or second chair trial experience strongly preferred
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Strong legal writing analytical and leadership skills
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Comfortable in a fast-paced performance-driven environment
Compensation & Work Structure
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Hourly Rate: $84.13 $96.15 (based on experience)
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Billing Requirement: 150160 hours per month
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Work Model: Fully on-site
Key Skills
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Application Engineering
- Arbitration Law
- Branding
