trial counsel

PAYNE LAW FIRM

<div><div><div>Benefits:</div>
<ul><li>401(k)</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
</ul></div><div><div>Personal Injury Attorney 
</div><div>Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Base Salary 
</div><div>Benefits/Perks 
</div><ul><li>Health Benefits</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Objective - Guaranteed Bonus Structure</li>
<li>401K</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Long Term Disability Coverage</li>
<li>Holiday Pay</li>
<li>Professional Development Assistance</li>
</ul><div>Job Summary 
</div><div>Payne Law Firm, P.C. is a personal injury trial firm committed to delivering strategic, results-driven advocacy and exceptional client service. We are seeking a full-time, on-site Personal Injury Trial Attorney who will provide legal counsel, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, manage case files, and assist with all phases of litigation through trial. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and driven by a commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and success in a fast-paced, trial-focused environment. 
</div><div>Responsibilities 
</div><ul><li>Trials, Deposition, Hearings, Mediations, Briefs, Motions, and Client Advocacy</li>
<li>Conduct Legal Research</li>
<li>Prepare for and Attend Legal Proceedings</li>
<li>Provide Legal Counsel</li>
<li>Negotiate on Behalf of Clients</li>
<li>Maintain Detailed and accurate Client Records</li>
</ul><div>Qualifications 
</div><ul><li>Successful Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school</li>
<li>Texas Bar License (Required)</li>
<li>Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills</li>
<li>Strong Negotiation and Problem-Solving Skills</li>
<li>Strong Analytical and Research Skills</li>
<li>Ability to Collaborate with Colleagues to Best Serve Clients</li>
<li>Experience in Law and Court Proceedings</li>
<li>Proficiency in Motions and Trials</li>
<li>Expertise in Depositions</li>
<li>Strong Advocacy Skills</li></ul></div></div>

Personal Injury Attorney

Cozen O'Connor

<div>About the Role 
We are seeking a seasoned litigation attorney with substantial trial experience to join our expanding team in Los Angeles. This position is ideal for a confident trial lawyer who can independently manage complex insurance defense matters from intake through verdict while enjoying a flexible, modern work environment. We are looking for a self-starter who takes ownership of cases, communicates confidently with clients, and enjoys stepping into the courtroom.
 <div>If you are a strong courtroom advocate who thrives with autonomy and values balance, we want to hear from you. 
 
What You&rsquo;ll Do 
<ul><li>Manage insurance defense cases from investigation through trial and appeal</li><li>Develop case strategy, conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and argue motions</li><li>First-chair or second-chair jury trials and arbitrations in Los Angeles&ndash;area courts</li><li>Evaluate liability and damages, prepare client reports, and advise on settlement strategy</li><li>Work directly with clients, adjusters, experts, and opposing counsel</li><li>Maintain ownership of your caseload with minimal supervision</li></ul>
 
What We&rsquo;re Looking For 
 
<ul><li>Active California license in good standing
</li><li>8+ years of litigation experience with meaningful jury trial experience as first or second chair</li><li>Background in insurance defense (auto, premises, general liability, construction defect, professional liability, or similar)</li><li>Ability to independently manage cases and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills</li><li>Familiarity with Los Angeles Superior Court practice is strongly preferred</li></ul>
 
Why Join Us 
 
- Hybrid Schedule: Flexible Hybrid Schedule, a remote schedule with the ability to travel to the LA or Santa Monica office as needed may be considered</div>
<ul><li>Flexible Culture: Autonomy, trust, and realistic billable expectations</li><li>Competitive Compensation: Salary range $270,000-$290,000</li><li>Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, CLE support</li><li>Growth Opportunities: Lead trials, mentor associates, and help shape firm strategy</li></ul><div> 
</div><div>
The salary range for this role is $270,000-290,000 and represents the Firm&rsquo;s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.</div></div>

Senior Trial Attorney – Insurance Defense

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a non-merit position, candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
 
 
 
 
 Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks applicants for an
 
 Assistant Attorney General &ndash; Major Case Litigation
 
 position in the Health and Human Services Division of her office.
 
 
 This attorney will serve as lead counsel in major litigation on behalf of the State of Iowa in both state and federal courts. The work includes handling complex legal matters involving constitutional challenges, federal statutory claims, and high-stakes cases surrounding Medicaid, mental health, child welfare, and the Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO).
 
 
 The position requires substantial litigation experience, outstanding research and writing skills, and the ability to manage and lead all aspects of trial practice. While the attorney will be part of a collaborative team, this role carries the expectation of serving as first-chair trial counsel in significant cases.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have:
 
 
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 Demonstrated courtroom and trial leadership experience in both State and Federal Courts.
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 Strong research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills.
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 The ability to handle complex litigation independently while working within a team environment.
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 A license to practice law in Iowa.
 
 
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 This position offers a unique opportunity to litigate challenging and impactful cases on behalf of the State of Iowa.
 
 
 
 Perks
 
 
 
 In addition to a collegial environment among those committed to public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include:
 
 
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 Flexible work-from-home options
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 Excellent work-life balance
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 Outstanding benefits
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 and no billable hour requirements.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Salary
 
 
 
 Annual salary ranges from $62,337.60 &ndash; $153,420.80, depending on experience.
 
 
 
 E-Verify and Right to Work
 
 
 
 The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal
 
 Right to Work
 
 laws, which protect employees&rsquo; rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification Requirements
 
 
 
 Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this job classification.
 
 
 For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
 
 
 
 Additional Qualification Requirements
 
 
 
 At the time of appointment, employees in this class are required to have been admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts.
 
 
</div>

Assistant Attorney General – Major Case Litigation (HHS Division)

State of Nebraska

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Attorney General - Agency 11 
 
Location:
Statewide, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$0.000 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00023338 Assistant Attorney General (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-30-2026 
 
Job Description:
The Nebraska Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General (&ldquo;AAG&rdquo;) in the Office&rsquo;s Civil Litigation Bureau.
 
 
The Nebraska Department of Justice is one of the strongest public interest law offices in the country, responsible for high-impact civil litigation at the cutting edge of state and federal law. Attorneys in our office do meaningful work, take on real responsibility for their own cases, and litigate matters that shape Nebraska&rsquo;s institutions, protect the public and the public fisc, and defend the rule of law.
 
 
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a collaborative team and represent the State of Nebraska in both state and federal courts, with potential opportunities for appellate practice.
 
 
The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans preference applicable.
 
 
Please email a cover letter, r&eacute;sum&eacute;, and writing sample to:
 
Nebraska Attorney General&rsquo;s Office
 
Email: ago.recruiting@nebraska.gov
 
Website: ago.nebraska.gov/jobs 
 
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion.
</li><li>Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a private law firm or government agency, which may include service as a judicial law clerk.
</li><li>Litigation experience must include motions practice, depositions, and state or federal court hearings.
</li><li>Excellent legal writing skills and strong professional judgment.
</li><li>Demonstrated work ethic, initiative, and commitment to public service.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Five or more years of general civil litigation and courtroom experience.
</li><li>Employment law experience.
</li><li>Significant courtroom experience and subject matter depth in at least two of the practice areas noted above.
</li><li>Judicial clerkship experience.
</li></ul>Other:
<ul><li>Some travel required.
</li><li>A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
</li><li>Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience.
</li>Comprehensive benefits package 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Examples of Work Performed
<ul><li>Serve as trial counsel for the State of Nebraska in civil litigation matters in state and federal district courts, with potential appellate involvement.
</li><li>Handle complex litigation from initiation through resolution, including investigation, discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, and trial.
</li><li>Draft persuasive pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda on significant legal and constitutional issues.
</li><li>Provide strategic legal counsel to state agencies, officials, and employees on matters of statewide importance.
</li><li>Work in a highly collaborative environment with attorneys across the Department of Justice, including opportunities to partner with the Consumer Protection Bureau, Solicitor General&rsquo;s Office, Criminal Bureau, and Legal Services Bureau on complex, high-profile matters.
</li><li>Contribute to an office culture that values excellence, professionalism, and public service at the highest level.
</li></ul>Practice Areas
This position offers experience across a wide range of cutting-edge civil litigation, including:
<ul><li>Employment and labor litigation
</li><li>Election law and government accountability matters
</li><li>Contract disputes
</li><li>Section 1983
</li><li>Constitutional challenges
</li><li>Tort litigation
</li>Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claims 
<li>
</li></ul> 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Assistant Attorney General

Keramidas Law firm

We are seeking a professional and skilled Litigation Trial Attorney to join our firm and play an integral role on our growing litigation team in our Houston, TX office. The candidate should be interested in all aspects of the practice, including briefing, depositions, motion practice, trials and arbitration, and client contact and development. Texas Bar License REQUIREDJob duties include:<ul><li>Attending Hearings</li><li>Attending/Taking/Defending Depositions</li><li>Drafting Motions and Responses to Motions</li><li>Reviewing and approving discovery</li><li>Attending Trial - Includes attending as a second chair attorney and an opportunity to first chair cases at trial.</li><li>Drafting summaries and reports</li><li>Communicate with clients</li><li>Time keeping</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeTravel around the Houston area required. Minimal travel outside the Houston area.Benefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Pay will be determined upon experience.Job Type: Full-timePay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearWork Location: Remote

Litigation Associate Attorney

Demidchik Law Firm, PLLC

A well-established criminal defense practice is seeking a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney with extensive courtroom and trial experience. This role is intended for a seasoned litigator capable of independently managing serious criminal matters from intake through verdict.Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle felony and misdemeanor criminal cases from inception through resolution, including jury trials</li><li>Serve as lead trial counsel in state and/or federal criminal proceedings</li><li>Advise clients on legal options, risks, and potential outcomes</li><li>Negotiate with prosecutors and opposing counsel when appropriate</li><li>Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff</li><li>Maintain accurate case files and comply with all ethical and procedural requirements</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school</li><li>Active license and good standing with the CA state bar</li><li>Minimum of 8&ndash;10+ years of criminal defense experience</li><li>Demonstrated jury trial experience as lead counsel (required)</li><li>Strong knowledge of criminal procedure, evidence, and constitutional law</li><li>Excellent oral advocacy, writing, and client communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage a substantial caseload independently</li><li>Experience handling serious or high-stakes criminal matters strongly preferred</li><li>Family law or civil litigation experience is a plus.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Criminal Defense Attorney

Payne Law Firm, P.C.

Personal Injury AttorneySalary: $80,000 - $100,000 Base SalaryBenefits/Perks<ul><li>Health Benefits</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Objective - Guaranteed Bonus Structure</li><li>401K</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Long Term Disability Coverage</li><li>Holiday Pay</li><li>Professional Development Assistance</li></ul>Job SummaryPayne Law Firm, P.C. is a personal injury trial firm committed to delivering strategic, results-driven advocacy and exceptional client service. We are seeking a full-time, on-site Personal Injury Trial Attorney who will provide legal counsel, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, manage case files, and assist with all phases of litigation through trial. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and driven by a commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and success in a fast-paced, trial-focused environment.Responsibilities <ul><li>Trials, Deposition, Hearings, Mediations, Briefs, Motions, and Client Advocacy</li><li>Conduct Legal Research</li><li>Prepare for and Attend Legal Proceedings</li><li>Provide Legal Counsel</li><li>Negotiate on Behalf of Clients</li><li>Maintain Detailed and accurate Client Records</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Successful Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school</li><li>Texas Bar License (Required)</li><li>Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills</li><li>Strong Negotiation and Problem-Solving Skills</li><li>Strong Analytical and Research Skills</li><li>Ability to Collaborate with Colleagues to Best Serve Clients</li><li>Experience in Law and Court Proceedings</li><li>Proficiency in Motions and Trials</li><li>Expertise in Depositions</li><li>Strong Advocacy Skills</li></ul>Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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