Trial Attorney - High Stakes Litigation!
Summary
Insurance defense litigation with first-chair trial responsibility from inception through verdict, handling discovery, motions, mediations, and client communication. Hybrid/flexible schedule, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with firm contribution, PTO, paid holidays, and trial/performance bonuses; requires 7+ years civil litigation, California Bar, and U.S. work authorization.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
- Work Arrangement
- Hybrid
- Experience
- 7+ years civil litigation; first-chair trial to verdict
- License Required
- Active California Bar membership
- Type
- Part-Time
- Flexible Hours
- Flexible work schedule
Job description
Established (20+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Trial Attorney - High stakes Litigation for Personal Injury Defense Litigation in Orange County, California.
Do you thrive in the courtroom? Love the strategy, adrenaline, and advocacy of taking cases all the way to verdict? If so, we want to talk.
We are seeking a Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation with demonstrated first chair trial experience to join their team in a hybrid work arrangement. This role is ideal for a courtroom-driven litigator who thrives on trying cases and taking ownership from inception through verdict. The position focuses on insurance defense litigation, including high-exposure personal injury, transportation, and complex liability matters, offering meaningful trial responsibility and strategic advocacy in a collaborative environment.
Offer
Salary range: $190,000-$250,000+ contingent on experience
Trial and performance-based bonus opportunities
Hybrid and flexible work schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with firm contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Business development and leadership support
Long-term growth and partnership track opportunities
Salary range: $190,000-$250,000+ contingent on experience
Trial and performance-based bonus opportunities
Hybrid and flexible work schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with firm contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Business development and leadership support
Long-term growth and partnership track opportunities
Qualifications
7+ years of civil litigation experience with first-chair trial experience to verdict
Active California Bar membership in good standing
Strong courtroom presence with confidence handling juries, judges, and witnesses
Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and case strategy skills
Experience handling high-exposure insurance defense matters
Collaborative mindset with interest in mentoring junior attorneys
7+ years of civil litigation experience with first-chair trial experience to verdict
Active California Bar membership in good standing
Strong courtroom presence with confidence handling juries, judges, and witnesses
Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and case strategy skills
Experience handling high-exposure insurance defense matters
Collaborative mindset with interest in mentoring junior attorneys
Responsibilities
Lead cases as first-chair trial counsel from inception through verdict
Develop and execute litigation and trial strategy on complex matters
Handle all aspects of discovery including taking and defending depositions
Draft and argue dispositive and pretrial motions
Manage pretrial proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences
Communicate directly with clients regarding case evaluation and trial preparation
Mentor associates and contribute to a team-oriented trial culture
Lead cases as first-chair trial counsel from inception through verdict
Develop and execute litigation and trial strategy on complex matters
Handle all aspects of discovery including taking and defending depositions
Draft and argue dispositive and pretrial motions
Manage pretrial proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences
Communicate directly with clients regarding case evaluation and trial preparation
Mentor associates and contribute to a team-oriented trial culture