Senior Trial Attorney

Salary Grade : $250,000+

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Type : Exempt

Department : Litigation

Work Modality : Onsite Full-time; Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm

About Us

At MLG, we are not just another law firm. We are the nation's market leaders in automotive products liability litigation. We have litigated against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world, and our track record speaks for itself. Fast moving, high energy, and relentless in our pursuit of justice, we set the standard others measure themselves against.

Our office is located at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa , right across from South Coast Plaza, a beautiful, inspiring space for ambitious attorneys ready to make an impact.

Our Mission

To use creativity, innovation, and relentless preparation to take on manufacturers and present powerful cases to juries across the U.S.

Our Values

Excellence : Good enough is never enough

Consistency : Build a reputation that enters the room before you do

Innovation : Create opportunities where others see none

Better Than Yesterday : Grow, learn, and push boundaries

Systematic : Harness the power of discipline and organization

Community : Be a pillar of integrity inside and outside the courtroom

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Trial Attorney who is ready to take on complex, high stakes litigation and drive impactful results. This is a chance to first chair and second chair jury trials, mentor the next generation of litigators, and work directly with the principal on some of the most consequential cases in the industry.

If you want to put your courtroom skills to work at the highest level, this is where you belong.

What You Will Do

• Lead case strategy and trial preparation, including jury instructions, trial briefs, and motions in limine
• First chair and second chair jury trials, working closely with the principal attorney
• Handle mediations, depositions, hearings, and case related negotiations
• Collaborate with and mentor associates, paralegals, and litigation support staff
• Work closely with experts and cutting edge litigation technology
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including drafting, responding, and meet and confers
• Represent clients with integrity and excellence in both state and federal courts

What We Are Looking For

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Active license and membership with the California State Bar

At least 10 years of experience practicing law

At least 10 years of significant litigation and trial experience

Proven first chair or second chair jury trial experience

Substantial deposition and mediation experience

Exceptional brief writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom presence

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work : Litigate against the largest automotive manufacturers in the world

Prestige : Be part of a nationally recognized trial team that consistently sets industry standards

Career Growth : Work directly with seasoned trial lawyers and leadership in complex, high value cases

Beautiful Location : Offices at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, steps away from South Coast Plaza

Competitive Compensation : Starting at $350k+ DOE, plus performance based growth opportunities

Robust Benefits : Health, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP, paid time off, and a matching 401(k)

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $250,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Application Question(s) :

Will you now, or in the future, require any form of sponsorship?

What area(s) of law do you have experience practicing in?

How many trials have you been First chair on?

What is your desired compensation?

Experience :

1st Chair Trial : 7 years (Required)

License / Certification :

California Bar license (Required)

Ability to Commute :

Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Required)

Work Location : In person