Associate Attorney

Urgently hiring Trial Defense Attorney!

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Salary: $190,000 - $250,000 per year

Our firm was founded over 35 years ago with a foundational commitment to delivering exceptional legal services through a blend of experience, resources, and diverse perspectives. We have grown significantly over the years, expanding to over 60 attorneys while maintaining a steadfast focus on providing individualized attention for each client.

My client is seeking a Senior Civil Trial Attorney to handle a semi‑autonomous caseload with potential high exposure. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in litigation handling cases from inception through trial and a minimum of seven (7) years in civil litigation. Practice areas include Employment Law, Product Liability (including toxic tort and asbestos), Personal Injury, and more. Salaries range from $190,000 to $250,000 depending on experience, with significant bonus opportunities.

Compensation and classification are based on directly relevant legal experience.

• Managing all aspects of civil litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre‑trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post‑trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.
• Gathering and organizing documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Providing guidance and leading the litigation team.
• Drafting correspondence and regularly communicating with clients, experts, and defense counsel.

• Must reside in California and be willing to travel for trial and appearances as needed.
• Trial experience and preparation with a minimum of 3 civil matters to verdict, with at least 5 near‑verdict preferred.
• Experience as a first chair attorney in 3+ civil jury trials is required.
• Experience with at least 5 bench trials is preferred.
• Mediation and arbitration experience is a huge plus.
• Jury selection (voir dire).
• Effective selection and retention of trial experts.
• Experience in drafting motions and conducting trials.
• Deposition preparation and execution skills.
• Knowledge of Superior Court systems and proceedings and administrative procedures to try cases in state courts; preferable knowledge of federal court systems and ability to try matters in federal court.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience managing up to 20 cases at once.
• Demonstrated experience managing legal teams, focusing on mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active Bar membership in California.
• Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.

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