Location
Fullerton, CA
Work Arrangement
Hybrid (Full-Time)
Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 per year
About the Organization
Join a distinguished legal team handling high-stakes civil litigation matters. Our firm is dedicated to fostering a high-performance, collaborative atmosphere focused on exceptional trial advocacy and client representation in California State and Federal courts.
Role Overview
As a Senior Civil Trial Attorney, you will manage a semi-autonomous litigation caseload from inception through verdict and appeal. In this hybrid role, you will serve as first-chair trial counsel, lead courtroom advocacy, develop comprehensive litigation strategies, and prepare expert witnesses for complex civil defense cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through verdict and appeal.
- Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials; draft and argue critical motions, including Motions in Limine.
- Conduct comprehensive case evaluations and manage extensive discovery workflows; take/defend depositions and draft pleadings.
- Identify and coordinate with trial experts, managing expert witness preparation workflows.
- Interview clients and witnesses, maintain detailed case documentation, and provide case updates and strategic recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Minimum 8+ years of Civil Litigation Defense experience with a strong background in cases from inception through appeal.
- Proven track record as first-chair trial counsel with at least 6 jury trials and 3 bench trials taken to verdict.
- Deep expertise in the California Evidence Code and trial procedures.
- Demonstrated trial skills including jury selection, direct/cross-examination, and deposition execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Public Entity Defense or Government Tort Litigation.
- Background in Municipal Law or Law Enforcement Defense.
- Experience in Personal Injury Defense or Civil Rights Litigation.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan with Company Match