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Senior Trial Attorney
Senior Trial AttorneyDirect Counsel • Los Angeles, CA, US
Senior Trial Attorney

Senior Trial Attorney

Direct Counsel • Los Angeles, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel has partnered with a rapidly growing Plaintiff's Elder Abuse & Personal Injury practice located in Los Angeles, CA. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants the chance to make a difference for our clients and contribute to our firm as a whole.

What we provide :

  • A team environment guided by respect and care
  • An investment in technology and processes for our team
  • A challenging, fast paced, and interesting case load
  • A very competitive salary
  • Growth opportunity and a collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision options and paid parking.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from inception to verdict.
  • Serve as lead trial counsel on assigned high-value and / or high-complexity personal injury cases.
  • Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to Associate Trial Attorneys and litigation team members.
  • Develop and execute litigation strategy in coordination with Managing Attorney.
  • Communicate and manage client relationships; ensure superior 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 and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations with authority to negotiate on behalf of the firm.
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for deposition, trial, and hearings.
  • Attend and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Be prepared to try a minimum of 5 trials per calendar year to verdict.
  • Provide leadership during trial preparation, trial execution, and post-trial briefings.
  • Participate and lead litigation team meetings; collaborate closely with litigation 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 and tasks as assigned by Managing Attorney or Partners.

    • Qualifications and Skills :

  • Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of litigation and trial experience, preferably in personal injury.
  • Proven track record of successful verdicts in personal injury trials.
  • Ability to manage and supervise a full docket of 50+ litigation cases.
  • 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 or equivalent case management systems.
  • Technologically proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other legal tools).
  • Professional demeanor with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed individual, department, and Firm goals
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