Senior Trial Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Senior Trial Attorney in Century City, California. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a team of attorneys and be licensed in California, with two or more years of experience managing civil litigation in both State and Federal courts.

Duties

• Lead pre-trial preparation and trial strategy.
• Delegate and supervise assignments for junior attorneys and staff.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Argue substantive motions in court.
• Independently manage and litigate a full case docket.
• Prepare litigation reports and risk assessments for clients and leadership.
• Engage in discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses at trial; respond to evidentiary objections.
• Attend and lead hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements leveraging deep case knowledge.
• Prepare, argue, and litigate a diverse roster of cases through trial.
• Provide strategic legal advice and complex case analysis.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4-5 years of trial experience.
• 5-10 first chair jury trials.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Superior drafting and writing skills.
• High degree of self-accountability and ownership.
• Ability to interact and communicate with judges, attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Enthusiasm for developing skills and experience alongside an evolving business.
• Experience with and adaptability to new technology and software application systems.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Drafting and writing proficiency.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Coverage of bar dues and CLEs.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.