Sr Trial Attorney

Company: The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

About the Company:Our client, a prestigious products liability law firm in West Los Angeles seeking a passionate Senior Trial Attorney to join their dynamic team onsite. Renowned for a high-profile reputation and an impressive track record of wins, this firm offers a collaborative environment with abundant support, teamwork, camaraderie, and mentoring. Attorneys will be responsible for delegation, supervision of deadlines, independently managing caseload, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions in court, and preparing trial and pre-trial strategies. With a proven track record, attorneys are highly trained to take cases to jury trial. The environment fosters ambitious attorneys, embraces the rigors of problem-solving, and values leadership and innovation. The team is invested in members' growth and focused on making this the best place to work.About the Role:Role Overview: This role involves handling civil litigation in State and Federal courts. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team, providing immediate and effective support to clients and other attorneys.Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a full caseload, including pre-trial and trial preparation, pleadings, motions, and hearings.
• Oversee and engage in all stages of discovery, including ESI issues, depositions, and risk assessments, while delegating tasks and supervising deadlines.
• Develop and execute trial and pre-trial strategies, prepare litigation reports, and analyze legal risks.
• Prepare and argue substantive motions in court, including case-dispositive motions, and participate in settlement negotiations.
• Prepare and examine witnesses, handle cross-examinations, and respond to evidentiary objections in trial settings.Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of trial experience, including 5-10 first-chair jury trials.
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and writing skills with a solution-based mindset.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
  • Ability to interact effectively with judges, attorneys, clients, and staff.
  • Licensed to practice in California, in good standing (required); ABOTA membership is a plus.
  • Experience with legal technology and adaptability to new systems.Equal Opportunity Statement:We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
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