Senior Trial Attorney

About the CompanyWe are currently seeking a Senior Civil Trial Attorney to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to handle a semi-autonomous caseload, with a focus on high-exposure cases.About the RoleThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of civil litigation experience, with substantial first-chair experience in at least ten jury trials and five bench trials in California State Superior Court. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of civil litigation, from case inception to verdict. This includes conducting initial case assessments, overseeing discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, engaging in pre-trial negotiations, advocating in the courtroom, and handling post-trial motions. You will also gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research in preparation for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials. Additionally, the Senior Civil Trial Attorney will conduct legal research, stay current on relevant laws and regulations, and keep clients informed on potential impacts to ongoing cases. You will prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents, as well as interview clients and witnesses. Regular communication with clients to provide case updates is essential. This is a hybrid, full-time position. The first two weeks of employment will require in-person presence at our Fullerton office. After that, remote work is an option, with in-person meetings as necessary. The candidate must be local to California to meet client needs.ResponsibilitiesManaging all aspects of civil litigationConducting initial case assessmentsOverseeing discoveryTaking and defending depositionsPreparing motionsEngaging in pre-trial negotiationsAdvocating in the courtroomHandling post-trial motionsGathering and organizing documents, evidence, and legal researchPreparing for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trialsConducting legal researchStaying current on relevant laws and regulationsKeeping clients informed on potential impacts to ongoing casesPreparing and drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documentsInterviewing clients and witnessesRegular communication with clients to provide case updatesQualificationsRequired qualifications include a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active membership in the California Bar, and strong expertise in civil trial practice, jury selection, deposition preparation, and case management.Required SkillsThe ideal candidate will also possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.#J-18808-Ljbffr