Senior Civil Trial Attorney

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