Job Description
Job Description
*Job Title:* Personal Injury Trial Attorney
*Salary Grade:* $200,000+
*Type:* Exempt
*Department:* Litigation
*Reports to:* Principal
*Work Modality:* Onsite Fulltime
Job Summary
*We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join our litigation team. This individual will be responsible for managing a full caseload of personal injury matters from inception through trial. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in litigation, excellent courtroom skills, and a passion for advocating on behalf of injured clients. This role is best suited for a confident, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and can work both independently and collaboratively with a legal team.*
Core Responsibilities
* Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, specifically motor vehicle accidents and products liability cases.
* Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.
* Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
* Stay informed about any current legislation.
* Building trustworthy relationships with clients and experts.
* Handle all phases of litigation, from case evaluation and pre-suit strategy to discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial.
* Prepare and argue motions, attend court hearings, and advocate in mediation or arbitration.
* Lead trial preparation and serve as first or second chair at trial.
* Collaborate with paralegals, investigators, and support staff to ensure efficient case handling.
Minimum Requirements
*Education/Certifications *
* Bachelor’s degree in law-related field required.
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
* Active bar license to practice law in California.
*Experience*
* 10 years of litigation experience with an emphasis on personal injury cases.
* Experience with high volume mediations and settlements.
* Trial experience (first or second chair) strongly preferred.
* Exceptional oral advocacy, negotiation, and writing skills.
* Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
* Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently and effectively.
* Client-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience conducting mediations, arbitrations, or settlement conferences.
* Plaintiff-side trial experience is a plus.
Core Competencies
* Willingness to meet personally with clients.
* Ability to handle a high caseload.
* Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law.
* Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Strong critical thinking skills.
* Excellent public speaking skills.
* Adaptability and attention to detail.
* Ability to work on a case independently.
* Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case.
* Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Will you now or in the future require any form of sponsorship?
* Are you comfortable commuting to Costa Mesa, CA Monday - Friday?
* How many years of personal injury litigation do you have?
* How many years of 1st or 2nd chair trial experience do you have?
* What is your desired compensation?
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
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