Senior Trial Attorney

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About J&Y Law Firm

We are a rapidly growing Plaintiff's Elder Abuse and Personal Injury firm located in Los Angeles, CA, seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our dynamic litigation team.

We are proud of our commitment to delivering the highest level of service to our clients. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven litigator with strong courtroom presence, leadership skills, and a passion for advocacy—someone who strives to make a difference for clients and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

What We Provide:

• Base salary of $300K+, plus bonuses per case handled
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer participation
• Paid parking at our Century City office
• Negotiable paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid sick days annually
• Access to state-of-the-art case management technology (Litify, Filevine, CasePeer)
• A collaborative, high-performing environment built on respect, accountability, and growth
• A Total Rewards Program comparable to large firms, offering:
• Exclusive employee discounts for theme parks, events, and entertainment
• Participation in recognition and reward programs celebrating excellence and tenure
• Additional wellness, culture, and engagement perks designed to support long-term success and satisfaction

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

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

Key Performance Indicators – Senior Trial Attorney

• Trial Preparation and Execution

• Try a minimum of 5 cases to verdict per calendar year.
• Prepare clients and witnesses effectively for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Case Management

• Manage a docket of 50+ active litigation cases with timely progress and updates.
• Ensure cases move efficiently through discovery, motions, and trial phases.
• Litigation Outcomes

• Achieve a high success rate in verdicts and settlements aligned with firm expectations.
• Maximize client recovery amounts through strategic litigation and negotiation.
• Leadership and Team Supervision

• Provide regular mentoring and guidance to Associate Trial Attorneys and litigation team.
• Lead litigation team meetings and collaborate effectively with support staff.
• Client Relationship Management

• Maintain superior client service with timely communication and satisfaction (target 90%+ positive feedback).
• Manage client expectations and case status updates proactively.
• Pleadings and Motions Quality

• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda with accuracy and clarity.
• Ensure all submissions meet court deadlines and firm standards.
• Discovery Management

• Oversee all discovery phases, including written discovery, depositions, and expert disclosures.
• Maintain compliance with discovery deadlines and procedural rules.
• Settlement and Mediation Effectiveness

• Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with authority and sound strategy.
• Achieve settlement results that meet or exceed firm benchmarks.
• Fee and Performance Reporting

• Submit accurate quarterly reporting of fees earned to ownership on time.
• Track and meet individual and department performance goals.
• Professional Conduct and Firm Values

• Uphold firm core values and professional standards consistently.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all client and courtroom interactions.