Senior Trial Attorney

Urgently hiring Senior Trial Attorney in Costa Mesa!Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall KaingAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $180,000 - $300,000 per yearA bit about us:ABOUT USMy client is an incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm that is all about achieving outstanding results. We are the market leaders in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world.If you want to be part of the team that sets the standard others will judge themselves against, we welcome your application.OUR VISION: To become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none.OUR MISSION: To use our own unique creativity to present products liability cases against manufacturers to juries throughout the U.S.OUR VALUESExcellence - Good enough is not good enoughConsistency - Build a reputation that enters the room before you doInnovation - Create opportunities in areas that others have yet to even discoverBetter than Yesterday - Continually grow, develop and learnSystematic - Harness the power of organized activityCommunity - Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make your mom proud.Why join us?OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSupervisors - Reports to the Partner.Status - Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.Location - Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.Salary - Starting at $180k, depending on experience.Benefits - Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).Job DetailsJob DescriptionA Senior Trial Attorney assists the Partner in managing multiple cases. This role will help prepare litigation reports and risk assessments, draft legal documents, and make court appearances on our clients' behalf. The role focus areas are Strategy, Motions, Trial Preparation, Low-level Depositions, Low-level Trials & Mediations, and Research. Duties Include:Assist in providing case evaluation, legal support, and guidance.Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.Assist in preparing litigation reports and risk assessments. Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances. Attend focus groups. Stay informed about any current legislation.Building trustworthy relationships with clients and experts. Assist with finalizing legal documents such as depositions, pleadings, and contracts promptly and accurately. Assisting in drafting and finalizing complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel and discovery responses.Assist in negotiating low-level settlements and attend mediations. May interview, train, mentor and assist in managing legal staff within their team. Requirements:Education: Bachelor's degree in law-related field required. Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school required. Experience: Active license to practice law /membership in State Bar.4-10 years of related experience.2nd Chair trial experience requirements. Skills: Willingness to meet personally with clients.Ability to handle a high caseload.Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law.Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically.Excellent interpersonal skills.Strong critical thinking skills.Excellent public speaking skills.Adaptability and attention to detail.Ability to work on a case independently.Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case.Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Personal Attributes:Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Critical thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach.Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff.Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges.High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a significant advantage.High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive informationInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Created: 2025-10-01