Trial Attorney | Civil Defense Litigation (3-7 yrs) – Los Angeles

• Position Locations: San Francisco,Los Angeles
• Salary: $180,000 - $250,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: CALIFORNIA
• Practice Area: LITIGATION

Firm Description:


Position Description:

Trial Attorney – Civil Defense Litigation

Our client, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its California litigation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned civil defense litigator with significant trial experience who is looking to take on first-chair responsibility, manage sophisticated matters, and further expand a robust trial practice.

The ideal candidate will have substantial California civil defense litigation experience and a proven ability to independently manage cases through trial. While warranty defense experience is highly desirable, attorneys with strong trial backgrounds in other civil defense practice areas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in civil litigation matters
• Develop and execute litigation and trial strategy from inception through verdict
• Independently manage all phases of litigation, including:
  • Pleadings
  • Written discovery
  • Depositions
  • Motion practice
  • Court appearances
  • Mediation and settlement negotiations
  • Trial preparation and trial
• Handle warranty defense matters, including consumer warranty claims, when applicable
• Manage client communications and provide strategic case assessments
• Coordinate with experts, witnesses, and litigation support teams
• Travel throughout California as needed for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• Significant California civil defense litigation experience
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience
• Experience independently managing cases from assignment through resolution
• Strong courtroom, deposition, and advocacy skills
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and negotiation abilities
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Exceptional organization and case management capabilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Preferred Experience

• Warranty defense litigation experience
• Experience handling matters involving:
  • Consumer warranty claims
  • Automotive litigation
  • Product liability
  • Commercial litigation
  • Other complex civil defense matters
• Familiarity with California warranty statutes, including the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to build and expand a sophisticated trial practice within a highly respected national litigation platform. Attorneys benefit from:

• Significant first-chair trial opportunities
• Direct client contact and litigation ownership
• Exposure to sophisticated civil defense matters
• A collaborative and supportive litigation team
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Opportunities to expand into warranty and other specialized defense practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $180,000 – $250,000 annually
• Bonus opportunities
• Recognition and compensation for business origination

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development and continuing legal education support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral incentives and additional employee programs

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work environment combining remote and in-office flexibility
• Travel throughout California as needed for litigation events and trials

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Writing Sample (if requested)
• Trial experience summary or representative matter list (if available)

Our client is committed to fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment where experienced litigators can take ownership of meaningful matters, develop their trial practices, and build long-term careers within a nationally recognized litigation platform.

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