Senior Civil Trial Attorney — Defense Litigation

Synectics Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Trial Attorney to independently manage complex civil litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate will have extensive civil litigation defense, trial practice, legal research, and discovery experience. The role requires first-chair experience in jury and bench trials, strong knowledge of California law, and JD with active California Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Extensive civil litigation defense experience.
• First-chair jury and bench trial experience through verdict.
• Strong knowledge of California Evidence Code and civil/appellate procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through verdict, post-trial motions, and appeal.
• Prepare and argue pleadings, motions in limine, discovery responses, and other documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and trial strategies.
• Direct and cross-examine, and participate in jury selection.
• Communicate updates to clients and collaborate with experts and witnesses.

Skills

Civil litigation defense

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Motions & discovery

Depositions

Case strategy

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission – California

Job description

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Trial Attorney to independently manage complex civil litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate will have extensive civil litigation defense, trial practice, legal research, and discovery experience. The role requires first-chair experience in jury and bench trials, strong knowledge of California law, and JD with active California Bar membership.