Partner

Jobot; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an experienced Partner Trial Attorney to lead high-stakes product liability and personal injury cases. You will mentor associates, drive strategy, and oversee relationships with major clients while shaping the firm’s competitive direction.

The role requires a California Bar license, 20+ years of first-chair trial mastery, and a track record of business development and leadership within a top-tier litigation practice. Competitive compensation and benefits included.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and CA Bar in good standing.
• 20+ years of first-chair trial experience, preferably in product liability or personal injury.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and client-relations skills.
• Strong business development capability; portable book a plus.
• Elite advocacy, negotiation and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-stakes litigation from trial to appeals in product liability and personal injury.
• Serve as lead counsel on high-value cases and develop client-centered strategy.
• Mentor associates and cultivate the next generation of litigators.
• Develop enduring client partnerships and provide transparent progress updates.
• Drive firm growth through proactive business development.
• Participate in strategic planning and firm leadership.
• Collaborate across practice groups to resolve complex issues efficiently.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Leadership & mentorship

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

California Bar license

Job description

Urgently hiring Partner Trial Attorney

Salary: $350,000 - $500,000 per year

A bit about us

My client is an incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm that is all about achieving outstanding results. We are the market leaders in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world.

If you want to be part of the team that sets the standard others will judge themselves against, we welcome your application.

OUR VISION

To become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none.

OUR MISSION

To use our own unique creativity to present products liability cases against manufacturers to juries throughout the U.S.

OUR VALUES

• Excellence – Good enough is not good enough
• Consistency – Build a reputation that enters the room before you do
• Innovation – Create opportunities in areas that others have yet to even discover
• Better than Yesterday – Continually grow, develop and learn
• Systematic – Harness the power of organized activity
• Community – Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make your mom proud.

Why join us

• Status – Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Location – Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.
• Salary – Starting at $350k, depending on experience.
• Benefits – Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).

Job Details

We are seeking a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience in product liability, personal injury or similar to premises liability, medical malpractice and mass torts to join our reputable law firm as Partner. The ideal candidate excels at managing and growing a robust caseload, mentoring associates, and contributing to the firm's strategic direction—perfect for attorneys passionate about championing underdog clients. This role involves leading complex cases, delivering strategic counsel, overseeing legal research, nurturing client relationships, and upholding the highest standards of practice.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead high-stakes litigation from trial to appeals in product liability and personal injury, delivering game-changing results for clients.
• Serve as lead counsel on high-value product liability and personal injury cases, outmaneuvering opponents with bold strategy.
• Champion and elevate associates and litigation teams through dedicated supervision and mentorship, building the next generation of skilled team members.
• Cultivate enduring client partnerships—from initial intake to tailored case strategies and transparent progress updates—building lasting trust and success.
• Drive business development and contribute directly to firm growth with proven strategies.
• Participate in strategic planning and leadership at the firm level, shaping the firm's future.
• Collaborate with cross-functional practice groups to resolve overlapping legal issues efficiently and innovatively.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrate a distinguished reputation in the legal community, recognized for consistent excellence and influence.
• Apply an entrepreneurial mindset paired with seamless collaboration, driving innovation and team success.
• Deliver unwavering commitment to superior legal service, achieving transformative results for clients.

Qualifications

• Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active, unblemished California Bar license.
• Command 20+ years of first-chair trial mastery, ideally with deep product liability or personal injury expertise.
• Dominate with razor-sharp analytical prowess, masterful negotiation, and unmatched courtroom dominance.
• Deliver proven business development triumphs or a substantial portable book of business to propel firm expansion.
• Exhibit transformative leadership via elite mentoring, team-building, and talent acceleration.
• A vibrant, supportive company culture

This job description outlines general duties and is not exhaustive. Duties may change based on firm needs, per California law.

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