Lead Plaintiff Trial Attorney

Becker Law Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker Law Group, a California-based plaintiffs’ law firm, seeks an experienced Plaintiff Trial Attorney to lead significant civil cases. You will develop strategy, take key depositions, examine witnesses and present compelling cases to judges and juries.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of trial experience, active CA Bar membership, and a track record in complex civil litigation for plaintiffs. Spanish is a plus; strong advocacy and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5-10 years of trial experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Active membership in ABOTA is a plus.
• Significant civil litigation experience, preferably representing plaintiffs.
• Demonstrated courtroom and trial experience.
• Experience serving as lead or substantial trial counsel is a must.
• Strong deposition experience, including expert and key witness depositions.
• Experience arguing substantive motions and handling contested hearings.
• Experience with jury trials is a must.
• Experience in personal injury, mass tort, environmental, wildfire, toxic exposure, sexual abuse, premises liability, product liability or other complex civil litigation is a must.
• Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop persuasive case narratives and communicate complex issues clearly to judges and juries.
• Ability to independently manage significant cases and competing deadlines.
• Excellent judgment, preparation and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an empathetic, client-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead or key trial counsel in plaintiff-side civil litigation matters.
• Develop cases from initial investigation through discovery, mediation, trial and resolution.
• Create and execute litigation and trial strategy.
• Take and defend fact, expert and corporate representative depositions.
• Prepare and argue substantive motions and other contested matters.
• Prepare clients, experts and witnesses for deposition and trial testimony.
• Conduct direct and cross-examinations of witnesses.
• Develop opening statements, closing arguments and overall trial themes.
• Work closely with medical, scientific, environmental, economic and other expert witnesses.
• Prepare exhibits, demonstratives and other materials for hearings and trials.
• Represent clients at mediations, settlement conferences, hearings and trials.
• Negotiate significant settlements with defense counsel, insurers, corporations, institutions and governmental entities.
• Evaluate liability, causation, damages and potential case value.
• Mentor and provide strategic direction to junior attorneys, paralegals and litigation support staff.
• Maintain close communication with clients throughout litigation and trial preparation.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and client advocacy.

Skills

Trial experience

Deposition experience

Civil litigation

Lead trial counsel

Jury trials

Spanish (optional)

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Becker Law Group, a California-based plaintiffs’ law firm, seeks an experienced Plaintiff Trial Attorney to lead significant civil cases. You will develop strategy, take key depositions, examine witnesses and present compelling cases to judges and juries.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of trial experience, active CA Bar membership, and a track record in complex civil litigation for plaintiffs. Spanish is a plus; strong advocacy and client service are essential.