Senior Trial Attorney (With Clear Path to Partner)

Are you an experienced and talented California trial attorney seeking a clear path to firm partnership? Do you want to work for a firm and company that appreciates your talent and values your efforts? Do you want to work with an incredible team of motivated positive attorneys who excel at what they do, and are building and growing a truly impactful firm they are proud to work for? If so, this is the job for you.

Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting specialist, has been engaged to lead a search for Trial Attorneys on behalf of our client, an innovative nationally recognized law firm that has built its reputation by fearlessly standing up for consumers and securing groundbreaking victories in the courtroom. Known for its dedication to protecting individuals the firm has achieved some of the most notable verdicts in its practice area and continues to shape the legal landscape with its innovative and client-centered approach. Professionals who join this team become part of a dynamic environment where collaboration, purpose, and advocacy are at the forefront of daily work.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW :

The firm is seeking skilled and passionate trial attorneys who thrive in the courtroom as first chair and are eager to make a lasting impact. Senior Trial Attorneys here are empowered with the resources, mentorship / guidance as desired, and cutting-edge tools needed to take on complex cases and deliver meaningful results. With a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to high-profile matters, this role offers a rare blend of challenge, purpose, and career advancement. This position is hybrid / flexible schedule out of their beautiful Los Angeles, CA office and for immediate hire.

What you will lead :

Lead impact cases as a trial attorney that protect and benefit consumers. Represent clients with excellence throughout the legal process, serving as first chair in all legal proceedings while creating and overseeing legal strategy, case development, and all aspects of trial and settlement. As needed, lead complex legal research and draft high-level motions and oppositions. Provide valuable insights to Partner leadership to strengthen and continually improve the firm, processes, grow success and its client impact. Build your success, compensation and impact while growing professionally.

What you bring :

• A passion for the law and exceptional client representation
• Prior experience and passion for leading first-chair in civil cases
• Skilled in leading depositions of witnesses and experts.
• Proven experience representing clients in hearings and arbitrations and resolving legal and procedural issues efficiently.
• Passionate about working with firm leadership to advise on enhancing firm operations, including internal processes, procedures, and client communication guidelines, to strengthen the firm and make it continually more effective.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active California Bar membership in good standing and 10 years of prior legal experience
• Proven successful jury verdicts as first chair
• Experience speaking Spanish is a plus but not required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Work with an incredible team where your contributions and energy are truly valued. Compensation is dependent upon success in the role, and this position offers strong opportunities for both professional growth and increased compensation, with a clear path to firm partnership. Total compensation for the role ranges between $250,000 and $350,000+ includes both strong base salary plus competitive uncapped bonus plan including bonuses for taking cases to trial, and substantial bonus for each favorable result. Your success and drive will deem your overall total compensation. Starting base salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 depending on experience, plus the significant bonus plan, and outstanding comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a 529 plan; pet insurance; and additional perks such as a supportive work environment, free weekly breakfasts, and exceptional guidance and training opportunities from our partners. This is a rare opportunity to work for an incredible employer in an environment with real professional growth potential.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM :

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.