Trial Attorney Senior Litigation Attorney
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
Pay:$180000.00 - $250000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take first-chair responsibility on a meaningful consumer-focused trial docket.
- Put your courtroom experience to work representing California consumers against major manufacturers and dealers.
- Handle sophisticated litigation involving complex motions depositions research and trial strategy.
- Work alongside a team that values strong advocacy collaboration and decisive leadership.
- Join an aggressive litigation practice where successful trial attorneys can put themselves on a path toward Firm Partnership.
- Receive a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and additional insurance options.
Location:Century City Los Angeles CA fully on-site Monday through Friday with the opportunity to work in a collaborative office environment alongside experienced litigators and firm leadership.
Note:This is a must-have qualification role: candidates must have an active California Bar license and at least 8 years of litigation and trial experience. The client specifically seeks substantial first-chair trial experience including multiple jury verdicts and a representative record of bench and/or jury trials taken to verdict.
About Us
We are a California litigation practice dedicated to aggressive consumer advocacy and holding corporations accountable. Our attorneys handle a substantial trial docket and work collaboratively to deliver strong outcomes for clients. We value experienced advocates who bring sound judgment strong communication and a commitment to Employer.
Job Description
- Develop trial strategy collaboratively and assume first-chair responsibility for trial efforts.
- Conduct and oversee complex legal research involving novel and sophisticated issues.
- Work directly with specialized outside counsel on behalf of the firm and its clients.
- Draft moving papers oppositions and other substantive filings involving complex legal issues.
- Appear at hearings involving motions and oppositions.
- Conduct depositions of PMK witnesses apex employees mechanical experts fraud experts and other key witnesses.
- Help develop and improve firm policies and procedures including client communication practices.
- Identify and resolve issues efficiently and proactively.
- Communicate directly with clients and provide strong professional guidance throughout litigation.
- Collaborate with colleagues to advance cases and strengthen litigation strategy.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active California Bar license and membership in good standing.
- 8 years of litigation and trial experience as a licensed attorney.
- Significant first-chair trial experience with a successful record of multiple jury verdicts.
- Representative experience conducting bench trials and/or jury trials through verdict.
- Strong client communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to consumer advocacy.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership organization time management decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office attorney timekeeping programs and client file management systems.
- Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.
- Arbitration Coordinated Proceedings and Multi-District Litigation experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds with reasonable accommodations available as appropriate.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of significant trial work rather than simply supporting from the sidelines. Our aggressive consumer-focused docket provides experienced trial attorneys with meaningful courtroom responsibility sophisticated legal challenges and a clear path toward greater leadership. We emphasize teamwork strong advocacy and professional growth while providing a comprehensive benefits package.
JPC-1881
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license 8 yrs of litigation and trial exp
Required Years as Associate: 8
Additional context: Relocation- not specified. Packages - not specified
Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
8 to 10 years: $180000 to $200000
10 to 15 years: $200000 to $225000
15 years: $225000 to $250000
Submission Email / Name: Kameelah -
Quick Recruiter Reference
California consumer litigation practice seeking a senior Trial Attorney for its Century City office. The attorney will lead trial strategy take first-chair responsibility handle complex motions and depositions and work with clients and outside counsel. Must have a California Bar license 8 years of litigation/trial experience and significant first-chair trial experience with multiple jury verdicts.
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Client job title: Trial Attorney / Senior Litigation Attorney
Location: Century City Los Angeles CA
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