Senior Trial Attorney, Civil Defense Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Senior Trial Attorney, Civil Defense Litigation | Hybrid | Los Angeles Area | Unlimited PTO

New Gig Solutions is partnering with a highly regarded boutique civil defense firm that is looking for a seasoned trial lawyer to join its Los Angeles-area team. This role is built for a litigator who lives in the courtroom. You'll run complex, high-exposure defense cases with real autonomy and serve as first or second chair when a case goes to trial. The hiring process is quick, with just two interview steps.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established litigation defense boutique with offices in California. Its attorneys represent businesses and insured clients in insurance defense, personal injury, construction defect, employment, and commercial disputes. The firm is known for trusting experienced attorneys to own their cases, from the first strategy call through the verdict.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage a docket of complex, high-exposure civil defense cases from intake through trial or resolution
• Set and drive case strategy at every stage, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Depose fact witnesses, parties, and experts, and prepare your own witnesses and experts to testify
• Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions, and handle law and motion, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
• Lead trial preparation and serve as lead counsel or co-counsel at trial
• Negotiate settlements and shape resolution strategy with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
• Keep clients, insurance carriers, experts, and co-counsel informed and confident throughout each case

What You Bring

• 10 to 15 years of civil litigation experience
• Deep background in insurance defense, personal injury defense, or complex civil litigation
• First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience (strongly preferred)
• A track record of running complex cases on your own from start to finish
• Extensive experience with depositions, motion practice, and courtroom work
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to carry several high-exposure matters at once
• Active California State Bar license in good standing
• Must live within commuting distance of the firm's Los Angeles-area office

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $200,000 to $300,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
• Unlimited PTO after 90 days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Hybrid Schedule & Expectations

• Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
• 1,950 annual billable hour target
• Regular court appearances, depositions, and client meetings

Quick 2-Step Interview Process

The firm moves fast for proven trial talent. There are just two interview steps, so you can get to a decision quickly.

If you're an experienced trial lawyer who wants to be trusted to run the file and try the case, we'd love to talk with you.