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Trial Attorney

$190k - $250k

CyberCoders

Job Description

Job Description

Trial Attorney

Established (20+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Trial Attorney - High stakes Litigation for Personal Injury Defense Litigation in Orange County, California.

Do you thrive in the courtroom? Love the strategy, adrenaline, and advocacy of taking cases all the way to verdict? If so, we want to talk.

We are seeking a Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation with demonstrated first chair trial experience to join their team in a hybrid work arrangement. This role is ideal for a courtroom-driven litigator who thrives on trying cases and taking ownership from inception through verdict. The position focuses on insurance defense litigation , including high-exposure personal injury, transportation, and complex liability matters , offering meaningful trial responsibility and strategic advocacy in a collaborative environment.

 

Offer
Salary range: $190,000-$250,000+ contingent on experience
Trial and performance-based bonus opportunities
Hybrid and flexible work schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with firm contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Business development and leadership support
Long-term growth and partnership track opportunities

 

Qualifications
7+ years of civil litigation experience with first-chair trial experience to verdict
Active California Bar membership in good standing
Strong courtroom presence with confidence handling juries, judges, and witnesses
Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and case strategy skills
Experience handling high-exposure insurance defense matters
Collaborative mindset with interest in mentoring junior attorneys

 

Responsibilities
Lead cases as first-chair trial counsel from inception through verdict
Develop and execute litigation and trial strategy on complex matters
Handle all aspects of discovery including taking and defending depositions
Draft and argue dispositive and pretrial motions
Manage pretrial proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences
Communicate directly with clients regarding case evaluation and trial preparation
Mentor associates and contribute to a team-oriented trial culture

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with trial bonuses
  • Hybrid/flexible work schedule
  • Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
  • A clear path for growth, business development support, and leadership opportunities
  • A collegial, trial-ready team that values both excellence and balance
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.
Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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