Senior Trial Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Trial Attorney with proven first-chair jury trial experience to handle complex plaintiff-side personal injury matters.
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This role is ideal for an experienced litigator who can independently manage cases from filing through verdict, develop litigation strategies, handle depositions, expert witnesses, mediations, settlement negotiations, and lead trial preparation.
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The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-value personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury (TBI), trucking, motorcycle, rideshare, and auto accident cases.
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Key Responsibilities:
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• Serve as lead trial attorney on complex plaintiff personal injury matters.
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• Manage cases from filing through trial and post-trial proceedings.
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• Develop litigation strategy and case management plans.
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• Take and defend depositions.
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• Manage expert witnesses and trial preparation.
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• Handle mediations and settlement negotiations.
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• Represent clients in court proceedings and trials.
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• Supervise and mentor associate attorneys and litigation staff.
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• Maintain strong client communication throughout litigation.
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Required Qualifications:
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• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
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• Active California Bar license in good standing.
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• 7+ years of litigation experience.
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• Proven first-chair jury trial experience.
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• Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience preferred.
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• Experience handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, TBI, trucking, auto, motorcycle, or high-exposure cases.
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• Strong courtroom, negotiation, and leadership skills.