Trial Attorney

Trial Attorney / Litigation Team Lead

Location: Los Angeles, California (remote)

Compensation: $200,000-$300,000 base salary + performance bonus

A growing plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to lead its litigation practice and mentor a team of attorneys. This is a high-impact leadership role for a skilled litigator who thrives in the courtroom and enjoys developing legal talent. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will oversee complex personal injury litigation, provide strategic direction on high-value cases, and help shape the firm's litigation standards and long-term growth

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a proven trial record who is passionate about advocacy, leadership, and delivering exceptional results for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex personal injury litigation from initial filing through trial and verdict.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel on high-exposure cases.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee case progression from pleadings through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and pretrial motions.
• Handle all phases of written discovery.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibits, motions in limine, and overall trial strategy.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise litigation attorneys and support staff.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing litigation team while maintaining high standards of legal practice.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with significant personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Proven first-chair trial experience with cases tried to verdict.
• Extensive experience taking and defending expert witness and fact witness depositions.
• Strong courtroom advocacy and motion practice experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to mentor and develop attorneys.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex cases in a fast-paced environment.