Betts Law Group represents clients throughout California in matters involving professional athlete injuries, sexual assault, workplace harassment, wrongful termination, and personal injury. We pair compassionate counsel with relentless, results-driven advocacy, and we're scaling quickly while investing in the people who make that possible.
Position Overview
We're looking for a trial attorney to own a caseload of complex plaintiff-side civil matters from intake through trial, mentor junior attorneys and staff, and help shape firm-wide case strategy. This is a high-impact role for a litigator who wants real ownership over outcomes and a genuine path to grow with the firm as it scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex caseload of plaintiff civil matters from pre-litigation through trial.
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court documents in California state and federal courts.
- Conduct depositions, oral arguments, hearings, and jury trials.
- Develop case strategy in partnership with clients and firm leadership.
- Negotiate settlements to maximize client outcomes.
- Mentor and supervise associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active California State Bar license in good standing.
- 3-7+ years of civil litigation experience with significant plaintiff-side work.
- Demonstrated jury trial experience.
- Strong command of California civil procedure and evidence rules.
- Prior supervisory or mentorship experience preferred.
- Guaranteed base salary with unlimited commission potential. We want you to earn as much as possible while fighting for the best outcome for our clients.
- 401(k): up to 4% employer match on a 5% contribution (Fidelity).
- Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision, with 85% of employee premium covered.
- Paid time off: 3 weeks PTO, plus the week between Christmas and New Year, plus 10 paid holidays.
- Firm-paid State Bar dues, malpractice coverage, and a professional-development allowance for MCLE and legal organization membership.
- $50/month cell phone stipend.
Betts Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
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