Trial Attorney

Avagyan Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation / Trial Attorney to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate has experience managing cases from initial evaluation through discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.
Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, jury trials, insurance disputes, property damage claims, or bad faith litigation is valued. Attorneys whose primary background is personal injury or general civil litigation are encouraged to apply.
We offer flexible, individually negotiated terms based on the attorney's experience, availability, professional goals, and the Firm's needs.
Compensation: $200,000-$300,000 annually , depending on experience and qualifications, with bonuses based on settlements , with terms individually negotiated. Compensation:
$200,000 - $300,000
Responsibilities:
* Manage plaintiff-side personal injury and civil litigation matters
* Develop litigation strategies, assess liability and damages, identify available insurance coverage, and prepare cases for trial.
* Conduct written discovery, document review, evidence analysis, and factual investigations to build persuasive cases.
* Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, medical providers, and expert witnesses.
* Represent clients at court appearances, hearings, case management conferences, mediations, arbitrations, mandatory settlement conferences, and trials.
* Handle trial preparation, witness preparation, exhibit selection, jury instructions, voir dire, opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, and closing arguments.
* Evaluate medical records, treatment histories, expert opinions, lost wages, future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other recoverable damages.
* Analyze insurance policies, policy limits, coverage positions, reservation-of-rights letters, claim denials, and settlement opportunities.
* Address insurance coverage disputes, denied or delayed claims, property damage claims, and potential insurance bad faith issues as they arise.
* Prepare demand letters, settlement proposals, mediation briefs, and persuasive presentations supporting case valuation and recovery.
* Negotiate with defense counsel, insurance adjusters, claims representatives, and opposing parties to pursue favorable settlements.
Qualifications:
* J.D. and active California Bar membership in good standing.
* Strong personal injury or civil litigation experience; jury trial experience preferred.
* Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
* Familiarity with insurance claims, coverage issues, and negotiations with insurers.
* Excellent legal writing, courtroom advocacy, and case management skills.
* Assertive, results-driven attorney who can manage cases independently and collaborate with our team.
* Relevant backgrounds include: Personal Injury Attorney, Plaintiff's Attorney, Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, Insurance Litigation Attorney, and attorneys experienced in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, property damage, or insurance disputes.
About Company
Who We Are
Avagyan Law Firm is a growing California law firm with offices in Glendale and the Sacramento area. We represent clients in personal injury, immigration, employment law, and lemon law matters. Our team values strong advocacy, collaboration, and attentive client service. We offer attorneys the opportunity to help shape our expanding litigation practice and share in its success. #WHLAW3
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