Senior Trial Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior Trial Attorney in Los Angeles, CA, to join its litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess strong courtroom presence, leadership skills, and a passion for advocacy, contributing to the firm's growth and client service excellence.

Duties

• Lead strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from inception through verdict.
• Serve as lead trial counsel on high-value personal injury and elder abuse matters.
• Supervise and mentor 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 depositions and expert discovery.
• Draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
• Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full authority.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, trials, and hearings.
• Attend and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Try a minimum of 5 trials per year to verdict.
• Participate and lead litigation team meetings; collaborate with support staff and paralegals.
• Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to ownership.
• Uphold and promote the firm's core values and professional standards.

Requirements

• Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
• Minimum of 15+ years of litigation and trial experience, personal injury preferred.
• Several 1st chair trials to verdict with proven trial success.
• 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 case management systems like Litify or Filevine.
• Technologically proficient with 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.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California State Bar license.

Skills

• 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 case management systems like Litify or Filevine.
• Technologically proficient with 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer participation.
• Paid parking at Century City office.
• Negotiable paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid sick days annually.
• Access to state-of-the-art case management technology.
• Exclusive employee discounts for theme parks, events, and entertainment.
• Participation in recognition and reward programs.
• Additional wellness, culture, and engagement perks.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306