Job Description
Job Description
Senior Trial Attorney
Career Consulting Partners is partnered with a leading plaintiff’s personal injury law firm that has provided legal representation to clients across 40+ cities throughout California, and a staff of 40+ employees. Their practice is dedicated to providing individuals who have suffered personal injuries or assaults with experienced, compassionate legal representation.
We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Trial Attorney to lead complex personal injury and elder abuse litigation matters from inception through verdict. This role is designed for a seasoned litigator with a proven trial record who can serve as first chair, provide strategic leadership, and mentor a high-performing litigation team. The ideal candidate thrives in a results-driven environment and is committed to excellence in advocacy and client service.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Lead the strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from intake through verdict
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Serve as lead trial counsel on high-value and complex personal injury and elder abuse cases
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Supervise, mentor, and guide Associate Trial Attorneys and litigation team members
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Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with the Managing Attorney
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Manage client relationships and ensure exceptional client service throughout the litigation process
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Conduct and oversee all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery
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Draft, review, and edit high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
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Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full settlement authority
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Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial testimony
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Appear and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
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Be prepared to try a minimum of five (5) trials per year to a verdict
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Provide leadership in trial preparation, courtroom execution, and post-trial briefings
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Lead litigation team meetings and collaborate closely with paralegals and support staff
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Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to firm ownership
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Uphold and promote the firm’s core values, professionalism, and ethical standards
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Perform additional duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney or Partners
Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
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Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
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10+ years of litigation and trial experience (personal injury strongly preferred)
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Multiple first-chair jury trials to verdict with demonstrated success are required
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Proven ability to manage and supervise 50+ active litigation files
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-development capabilities
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Superior oral advocacy, legal writing, and legal research skills
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Advanced knowledge of California civil procedure, evidence, and personal injury law
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Proficiency with Litify, Filevine, or comparable case management systems
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Strong technological skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal software tools
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Professional demeanor with exceptional organizational and time-management skills
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Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
Compensation & Benefits:
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Salary Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000 + Attorney Fee Structure
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Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Days: You’ll receive 10 paid days off annually
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401K Plan
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Paid Holidays
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Full coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
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Paid parking
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Performance & Growth: After your 90-day review, we conduct annual performance reviews to assess growth and provide feedback
Location:
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Century City, California (90067)
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