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