Jobot
Base Pay Range
$190,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Details Urgently hiring Trial Defense Attorney.
A Bit About Us Our firm was founded over 35 years ago with a foundational commitment to delivering exceptional legal services through experience, resources, and diverse perspectives. We have grown significantly, expanding to over 60 attorneys while maintaining a steadfast focus on providing individualized attention for each client.
Why Join Us?
Senior Civil Trial Attorney role handling a semi‑autonomous caseload with potential high exposure.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in litigation from inception through trial and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in civil litigation.
Practice areas include Employment Law, Product Liability (including toxic tort and asbestos), Personal Injury, and more.
Competitive salary range of $190,000 to $250,000 with significant bonus opportunities.
Possibility for higher classification and compensation with exceptional relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of civil litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre‑trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post‑trial motions.
Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Provide guidance and lead the litigation team.
Draft correspondence and regularly communicate with clients, experts, and defense counsel.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must reside in California and be willing to travel for trial and appearances as needed.
Trial experience with a minimum of 3 civil matters to verdict, with at least 5 near‑verdict preferred.
Experience as a first‑chair attorney in 3+ civil jury trials is required.
Preferred: Experience with at least 5 bench trials.
Mediation and arbitration experience a huge plus.
Jury selection (voir dire) experience.
Effective selection and retention of trial experts.
Experience in drafting motions and conducting trials.
Deposition preparation and execution skills.
Knowledge of Superior court systems and proceedings; familiarity with federal court systems is preferable.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Previous experience managing up to 20 cases concurrently.
Demonstrated experience managing legal teams, mentoring, and developing junior staff.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active Bar membership in California.
Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
How to Apply Interested? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Jobot’s policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions. Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot considers qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you submit, is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice, and the Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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Job Details Urgently hiring Trial Defense Attorney.
A Bit About Us Our firm was founded over 35 years ago with a foundational commitment to delivering exceptional legal services through experience, resources, and diverse perspectives. We have grown significantly, expanding to over 60 attorneys while maintaining a steadfast focus on providing individualized attention for each client.
Why Join Us?
Senior Civil Trial Attorney role handling a semi‑autonomous caseload with potential high exposure.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in litigation from inception through trial and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in civil litigation.
Practice areas include Employment Law, Product Liability (including toxic tort and asbestos), Personal Injury, and more.
Competitive salary range of $190,000 to $250,000 with significant bonus opportunities.
Possibility for higher classification and compensation with exceptional relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of civil litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre‑trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post‑trial motions.
Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Provide guidance and lead the litigation team.
Draft correspondence and regularly communicate with clients, experts, and defense counsel.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must reside in California and be willing to travel for trial and appearances as needed.
Trial experience with a minimum of 3 civil matters to verdict, with at least 5 near‑verdict preferred.
Experience as a first‑chair attorney in 3+ civil jury trials is required.
Preferred: Experience with at least 5 bench trials.
Mediation and arbitration experience a huge plus.
Jury selection (voir dire) experience.
Effective selection and retention of trial experts.
Experience in drafting motions and conducting trials.
Deposition preparation and execution skills.
Knowledge of Superior court systems and proceedings; familiarity with federal court systems is preferable.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Previous experience managing up to 20 cases concurrently.
Demonstrated experience managing legal teams, mentoring, and developing junior staff.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active Bar membership in California.
Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
How to Apply Interested? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Jobot’s policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions. Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot considers qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you submit, is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice, and the Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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