Senior Trial Attorney #ESF2944

ExpertHiring•Los Angeles, CA

46d

About The Position

What you will be doing: Lead strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from inception through verdict. Serve as lead trial counsel on high-value and/or complex personal injury and elder abuse matters. Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to 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 written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery. Draft, review, and edit high-quality pleadings, motions, and memoranda. Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full negotiation authority. Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, trials, and hearings. Attend and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Be prepared to try a minimum of 5 trials per year to verdict. Provide leadership in trial preparation, trial execution, and post-trial briefings. Participate and lead litigation team meetings; collaborate closely with support staff and paralegals. Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to ownership. Uphold and promote the firm's core values and professional standards. Perform other duties as assigned by Managing Attorney or Partners.

Requirements

Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
Minimum of 15+ years of litigation and trial experience (personal injury preferred).
Must have several 1st chair trials to verdict with proven trial success and results.
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 Litify, Filevine, or other case management systems.
Technologically proficient (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.
Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed individual, department, and firm performance goals.

Responsibilities

Lead strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from inception through verdict.
Serve as lead trial counsel on high-value and/or complex personal injury and elder abuse matters.
Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to 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 written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery.
Draft, review, and edit high-quality pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full negotiation authority.
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, trials, and hearings.
Attend and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Be prepared to try a minimum of 5 trials per year to verdict.
Provide leadership in trial preparation, trial execution, and post-trial briefings.
Participate and lead litigation team meetings; collaborate closely with support staff and paralegals.
Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to ownership.
Uphold and promote the firm's core values and professional standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by Managing Attorney or Partners.