Senior Associate Trial Attorney – Civil Litigation

Pay: $185000.00 - $260000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation defense team handling sophisticated high-exposure civil litigation matters.
• Serve as lead or co-counsel in complex cases and play a meaningful role in trial strategy and courtroom advocacy.
• Manage challenging litigation from case inception through trial with significant autonomy.
• Earn quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a highly competitive compensation package.
• Collaborate with accomplished litigators in a firm that values excellence mentorship and long-term career growth.
• Enjoy outstanding benefits including medical dental vision FSA 401(k) with employer match paid vacation and paid sick leave.

Location

Woodland Hills California. This is a full-time on-site opportunity where youll work alongside an experienced trial team while representing clients in complex litigation and courtroom proceedings.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and possess substantial civil litigation and trial experience. Candidates should be capable of independently managing complex litigation matters and confidently handling courtroom responsibilities.

About Us

We are a well-established civil litigation defense firm representing businesses insurers and individuals in complex legal disputes. Our attorneys are recognized for delivering exceptional client service while working collaboratively on sophisticated litigation matters. We foster an environment where experienced litigators can continue to grow lead and make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage complex civil litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy throughout all phases of a case.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions procedural motions and other substantive pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions of parties fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
• Handle court appearances mediations arbitrations hearings and case management conferences.
• Prepare clients witnesses and experts for depositions and trial testimony.
• Serve as lead or co-counsel during trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and develop resolution strategies with clients and insurance carriers.
• Maintain strong client relationships while collaborating with attorneys experts and opposing counsel.
• Accurately record billable time while meeting annual productivity expectations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 8 years of civil litigation experience.
• Significant insurance defense personal injury defense or complex civil litigation experience.
• First-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience handling depositions motion practice hearings and courtroom appearances.
• Excellent legal writing research negotiation and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex high-exposure litigation matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced trial attorney seeking sophisticated litigation meaningful courtroom responsibility and the autonomy to manage complex cases. Youll work with respected litigators in a collaborative environment that rewards performance supports professional excellence and offers long-term career stability..

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Required Years as Associate:
  • 10-15
• Additional context:
  • Relocation- No
  • Packages - None specified
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 10 to 12 years: $185K$215K
  • 13 to 15 years: $216K$240K
  • 15 years: $241K$260K

Submission Email: Darlene Michael and Nathan - ;;

Quick Recruiter Reference
Established California litigation defense firm seeking a Senior Associate Trial Attorney with 10 years of civil litigation experience and substantial trial background. Candidate should independently manage high-exposure insurance defense matters while serving as lead or co-counsel at trial. Excellent compensation quarterly bonuses and long-term partnership-track opportunity.

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• Client job title: Senior Associate Trial Attorney Civil Litigation
• Location: Woodland Hills CA
• On-site hybrid remote: On-site
• Experience: 10
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Trial Attorney Senior Litigation Attorney Insurance Defense Attorney Trial Counsel Civil Litigation Attorney First Chair Attorney Complex Litigation Attorney
• # of hires needed: 1