First Chair Defense Trial Attorney — Remote (CA)

Distinct | North America

California

Hybrid

USD 200,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Hybrid work
Flexible schedule

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Defense Trial Attorney for California with remote, hybrid, or flexible work arrangements. You will lead cases from intake to trial, handling general liability, premises and catastrophic injury, trucking, construction site accidents, and product liability matters.

The role requires first chair experience or strong second chair time, a proven track record of running files yourself, and the confidence to stand at the lectern when the jury is seated.

Qualifications

  • Track record of running files from intake to trial.
  • First chair experience or solid second chair time with ability to step up.

Responsibilities

  • Depose witnesses and experts, argue motions in limine, and stand at the lectern when the jury is seated.

Skills

First chair experience
Trial management

Job description

Distinct | North America is seeking a Defense Trial Attorney for California with remote, hybrid, or flexible work arrangements. You will lead cases from intake to trial, handling general liability, premises and catastrophic injury, trucking, construction site accidents, and product liability matters.

The role requires first chair experience or strong second chair time, a proven track record of running files yourself, and the confidence to stand at the lectern when the jury is seated.

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