Senior Trial Attorney

Senior Trial Attorney

Career Consulting Partners is working with a boutique civil litigation defense firm in Woodland Hills that is seeking a Senior Associate Trial Attorney. You’ll independently manage complex, high-exposure matters and serve as lead counsel or co-counsel on contested cases as appropriate. The firm represents clients in insurance defense, personal injury, construction defect, employment, and business disputes.

What You’ll Do

• Manage complex civil litigation matters from intake through resolution or trial
• Develop and execute case strategy across discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts
• Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions
• Handle court appearances, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
• Prepare witnesses and experts for deposition and trial testimony
• Lead or participate in trial preparation and serve as trial counsel or co-counsel
• Negotiate settlements and work on resolution strategy with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel

What You Bring

• 10–15 years of civil litigation experience
• Substantial experience in insurance defense, personal injury defense, or complex civil litigation
• First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience (strongly preferred)
• A record of managing complex matters from inception through trial or resolution
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $200,000–$300,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Quarterly performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Location & Work Schedule

• Three days per week in the office, with the opportunity for two remote days, subject to client and practice needs
• Woodland Hills, California