The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA
Senior Trial Attorney
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
About J&Y Law Firm
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We are a rapidly growing Plaintiff's Elder Abuse and Personal Injury firm located in Los Angeles, CA, seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our dynamic litigation team.
We are proud of our commitment to delivering the highest level of service to our clients. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven litigator with strong courtroom presence, leadership skills, and a passion for advocacy—someone who strives to make a difference for clients and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.
What We Provide:
Base salary of $300K+, plus bonuses per case handled
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer participation
Paid parking at our Century City office
Negotiable paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid sick days annually
Access to state-of-the-art case management technology (Litify, Filevine, CasePeer)
A collaborative, high-performing environment built on respect, accountability, and growth
A Total Rewards Program comparable to large firms, offering:
Exclusive employee discounts for theme parks, events, and entertainment
Participation in recognition and reward programs celebrating excellence and tenure
Additional wellness, culture, and engagement perks designed to support long-term success and satisfaction
Responsibilities:
Lead strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from inception through verdict
Serve as lead trial counsel on high-value and/or complex personal injury and elder abuse matters
Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to Associate Trial Attorneys and litigation team members
Develop and execute litigation strategies in coordination with Managing Attorney
Manage client relationships and ensure exceptional client service
Conduct and oversee all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery
Draft, review, and edit high-quality pleadings, motions, and memoranda
Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full negotiation authority
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, trials, and hearings
Attend and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Be prepared to try a minimum of 5 trials per year to verdict
Provide leadership in trial preparation, trial execution, and post-trial briefings
Participate and lead litigation team meetings; collaborate closely with support staff and paralegals
Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to ownership
Uphold and promote the firm’s core values and professional standards
Perform other duties as assigned by Managing Attorney or Partners
Qualifications and Skills:
Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
Minimum of 15+ years of litigation and trial experience (personal injury preferred)
MUST HAVE several 1st chair trials to verdict with proven trial success and results
Ability to manage and supervise 50+ active litigation files
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Superior oral advocacy, legal writing, and research skills
Advanced knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and California personal injury law
Proficiency with Litify, Filevine, or other case management systems
Technologically proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal software tools)
Professional demeanor with exceptional organizational and time management skills
Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate across departments
Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed individual, department, and firm performance goals
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We are a rapidly growing Plaintiff's Elder Abuse and Personal Injury firm located in Los Angeles, CA, seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our dynamic litigation team.
We are proud of our commitment to delivering the highest level of service to our clients. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven litigator with strong courtroom presence, leadership skills, and a passion for advocacy—someone who strives to make a difference for clients and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.
What We Provide:
Base salary of $300K+, plus bonuses per case handled
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer participation
Paid parking at our Century City office
Negotiable paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid sick days annually
Access to state-of-the-art case management technology (Litify, Filevine, CasePeer)
A collaborative, high-performing environment built on respect, accountability, and growth
A Total Rewards Program comparable to large firms, offering:
Exclusive employee discounts for theme parks, events, and entertainment
Participation in recognition and reward programs celebrating excellence and tenure
Additional wellness, culture, and engagement perks designed to support long-term success and satisfaction
Responsibilities:
Lead strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from inception through verdict
Serve as lead trial counsel on high-value and/or complex personal injury and elder abuse matters
Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to Associate Trial Attorneys and litigation team members
Develop and execute litigation strategies in coordination with Managing Attorney
Manage client relationships and ensure exceptional client service
Conduct and oversee all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery
Draft, review, and edit high-quality pleadings, motions, and memoranda
Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full negotiation authority
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, trials, and hearings
Attend and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Be prepared to try a minimum of 5 trials per year to verdict
Provide leadership in trial preparation, trial execution, and post-trial briefings
Participate and lead litigation team meetings; collaborate closely with support staff and paralegals
Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to ownership
Uphold and promote the firm’s core values and professional standards
Perform other duties as assigned by Managing Attorney or Partners
Qualifications and Skills:
Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
Minimum of 15+ years of litigation and trial experience (personal injury preferred)
MUST HAVE several 1st chair trials to verdict with proven trial success and results
Ability to manage and supervise 50+ active litigation files
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Superior oral advocacy, legal writing, and research skills
Advanced knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and California personal injury law
Proficiency with Litify, Filevine, or other case management systems
Technologically proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal software tools)
Professional demeanor with exceptional organizational and time management skills
Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate across departments
Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed individual, department, and firm performance goals
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