Lead Trial Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury (High-Value)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus opportunities

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Life insurance

Professional growth

Résumé du poste

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to lead plaintiff personal injury litigation from filing through trial. You will collaborate with seasoned litigators, paralegals, experts and support staff to own complex cases and push toward favorable resolutions.

The ideal candidate has substantial civil litigation and trial prep experience, strong writing and motion skills, and can manage a sophisticated caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• Meaningful civil litigation experience, preferably representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters.
• Demonstrated courtroom and trial preparation experience.
• Experience conducting depositions and participating in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Strong motion practice, legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to independently manage a sophisticated litigation caseload.
• Excellent case-management and organizational skills.
• Strong client communication and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, results-oriented litigation environment.
• Spanish-language capability is helpful but not required.

Responsabilités

• Lead personal injury litigation from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate exposure and identify the strongest path toward resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, including those involving parties, experts and other key witnesses.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and other significant court filings.
• Direct discovery strategy and oversee preparation of pleadings and litigation documents.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witnesses, experts, exhibits and evidentiary issues.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and evaluate resolution opportunities.
• Maintain direct communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Coordinate with medical professionals, experts and other resources necessary to develop damages and liability arguments.
• Provide direction to paralegals and litigation support personnel.
• Collaborate with other senior attorneys on particularly complex or high-exposure cases.

Connaissances

Civil litigation

Trial advocacy

Deposition experience

Motions & writing

Client communication

Caseload management

Spanish language

Independent management

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar

Description du poste

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to lead plaintiff personal injury litigation from filing through trial. You will collaborate with seasoned litigators, paralegals, experts and support staff to own complex cases and push toward favorable resolutions.

The ideal candidate has substantial civil litigation and trial prep experience, strong writing and motion skills, and can manage a sophisticated caseload in a fast-paced environment.