Trial Attorney

Segal McCambridge•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$180,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Segal McCambridge, a premier national litigation firm, is seeking an experienced California Trial Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned civil defense litigator with demonstrated first-chair trial experience who is looking to take on significant responsibility and expand their trial practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial California civil defense litigation experience and the ability to independently manage cases through trial. Warranty defense experience, including matters involving the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, is highly desirable but not required. Candidates with strong civil defense trial experience in other practice areas are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Active California Bar License and eligibility to practice in California.
Demonstrated first-chair trial experience in civil litigation.
Substantial California civil defense litigation experience, including responsibility for pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and case management.
Ability to independently manage cases from initial assignment through resolution and trial.
Strong oral advocacy, writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
Proven ability to develop and execute litigation and trial strategy.
Excellent judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
Strong client-service and relationship-management skills.
Self-starter with an ownership mentality and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness and ability to travel as necessary for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials throughout California.

Nice To Haves

Warranty defense experience, including matters involving the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, is highly desirable but not required.
Candidates with strong civil defense trial experience in other practice areas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Take a lead role in trials and develop and execute case strategy from inception through verdict.
Handle and try other types of civil defense matters in California.
Manage cases from initial assignment through resolution and trial.
Develop and execute litigation and trial strategy.
Manage multiple matters and deadlines.
Provide client service and relationship management.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Travel as necessary for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials throughout California.