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 is a California-based plaintiffs’ law firm representing individuals, families and businesses harmed by negligence, misconduct, environmental disasters, wildfires, toxic exposures, sexual abuse and other serious wrongdoing.

We stand up for people and communities facing powerful defendants, insurance companies, corporations and institutions. Our attorneys combine aggressive advocacy with compassionate, highly responsive client service.

Position Overview

About Becker Law Group

Becker Law Group is a California-based plaintiffs’ law firm representing individuals, families and businesses harmed by negligence, misconduct, environmental disasters, wildfires, toxic exposures, sexual abuse and other serious wrongdoing.

We stand up for people and communities facing powerful defendants, insurance companies, corporations and institutions. Our attorneys combine aggressive advocacy with compassionate, highly responsive client service.

Position Overview

Becker Law Group is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Trial Attorney to join our growing litigation team and take a leading role in preparing and trying significant civil cases.

We are looking for a courtroom-focused attorney with meaningful plaintiff-side litigation experience, strong advocacy skills and the ability to take ownership of cases as they move toward trial. The ideal candidate is comfortable developing case strategy, taking and defending key depositions, examining witnesses, arguing motions and presenting compelling cases to judges and juries.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to try cases, not simply manage them.

The Trial Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys, clients, experts, co-counsel and litigation support teams on complex, high-impact matters involving serious injuries, mass torts, environmental disasters, wildfires, toxic exposures, sexual abuse and other significant civil claims.

Key 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

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
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus but not required

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a trial lawyer.

Someone who wants responsibility for significant cases and is energized by preparing them for the courtroom. Someone who can think strategically about how a case will ultimately be presented to a jury from the earliest stages of litigation.

The successful candidate will be:

• Confident and persuasive in the courtroom
• Comfortable taking ownership of cases and moving them toward trial
• Skilled at developing compelling case themes and narratives
• Strategic and disciplined in preparing witnesses and evidence
• Comfortable handling complex matters involving significant damages
• An excellent communicator with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Collaborative, responsive and comfortable working as part of a trial team
• Passionate about representing plaintiffs and pursuing accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Becker Law Group offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, qualifications and demonstrated trial performance. This position’s base salary is starting at $350,000+ and includes substantial bonuses. Benefits and additional compensation opportunities will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Becker Law Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.