Senior Associate Trial Attorney – Civil Litigation
$185,000–$260,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Independently manage complex civil litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution, developing and executing litigation strategy throughout all phases of a case. Draft and argue dispositive motions, take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses, and handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and case management conferences. Serve as lead or co-counsel during trial preparation and proceedings while negotiating settlements with clients and insurance carriers. Maintain strong client relationships, accurately record billable time, and meet annual productivity expectations. Work full-time on-site in Woodland Hills, California, with quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities.
Required 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
Desired Qualifications
- First-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience strongly preferred
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