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Trial Attorney

$200k - $300k
Full-time

Crawford Thomas Recruiting

Trial Attorney / Litigation Team LeadLocation: CaliforniaCompensation: $200,000-$300,000 base salary + performance bonus A growing plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to lead its litigation practice and mentor a team of attorneys. This is a high-impact leadership role for a skilled litigator who thrives in the courtroom and enjoys developing legal talent. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will oversee complex personal injury litigation, provide strategic direction on high-value cases, and help shape the firm's litigation standards and long-term growth This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a proven trial record who is passionate about advocacy, leadership, and delivering exceptional results for clients.Key Responsibilities:Manage complex personal injury litigation from initial filing through trial and verdict. Serve as first-chair trial counsel on high-exposure cases. Develop litigation strategy and oversee case progression from pleadings through resolution. Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses. Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and pretrial motions. Handle all phases of written discovery. Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, motions in limine, and overall trial strategy. Mentor, coach, and supervise litigation attorneys and support staff. Promote a collaborative, high-performing litigation team while maintaining high standards of legal practice. Qualifications:Active California Bar license in good standing. 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with significant personal injury litigation experience preferred. Proven first-chair trial experience with cases tried to verdict. Extensive experience taking and defending expert witness and fact witness depositions. Strong courtroom advocacy and motion practice experience. Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to mentor and develop attorneys. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex cases in a fast-paced environment. Type: Direct HireCategory: Legal ServicesDate Posted: 2026-07-22

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