Trial Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Lead jury trials as first chair with support from second-chair associates.
• Conduct depositions of PMQs, senior corporate officials, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare trial materials: motions, jury instructions, trial briefs, verdict forms, exhibit and witness lists.
• Develop and execute trial strategy in partnership with leadership and appellate counsel.
• Prepare witnesses for trial and deliver compelling examinations and arguments in court.
• Attend firm-led training sessions and implement evolving strategies under consumer protection statutes, including the Song-Beverly Act.
• Report trial progress, coordinate with team members, and manage case timelines and billable hours.

Requirements & Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• California Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience , including multiple first-chair jury trials
• Strong trial acumen and courtroom presence
• Highly skilled in trial preparation, oral advocacy, and case strategy
• Tech-savvy and comfortable operating in a paperless environment
• Spanish bilingual skills a plus, but not required
• Willingness to travel within California for trials, depositions, and court appearances

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $275,000.00 - $375,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Work Location: In person