Job Description

Senior Trial Attorney

About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic, high-energy law firm known for delivering exceptional results. As the market leader in automotive products liability litigation, the firm has taken on nearly every major automotive manufacturer across the globe. If you’re driven to set the benchmark and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join a team that defines industry excellence.

Job Description
Our client is seeking a Sr. Trial Attorney who will manage their trial team and collaborate with the principal in managing multiple cases. The focus areas are Strategy, Mediations, Trials, Depositions, Expert Communication, Motions, Research and Mentoring.

Requirements:

• Active California BAR license
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required.
• 20+ years practicing as an Attorney.
• 15+ years of First chair trial experience.
• Substantial mediation and deposition experience.

Responsibilities:

• Case management.
• Supervising associates and legal staff.
• First and second chair for jury trials.
• Attending hearings in state and federal court.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending mediations.
• Working with expert witnesses.
• Drafting law and motion as well as all trial-related pleadings, including jury instructions, motions in limine and trial briefs.
• Strategic case planning.
• Managing paralegals and support staff.
• Legal research.
• Drafting and responding to discovery.
• Managing document production.
• Drafting and responding to meet and confer letters.
• Communicating with opposing counsel and clients.

Location and Benefits:

• Location – Costa Mesa, CA ~ Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.
• Status – Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Benefits – Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).
  
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