Senior Trial Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Unlimited PTO

Free Parking

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Trial Attorney with extensive personal injury litigation experience and first-chair trial exposure. The role leads litigation and trial strategy from filing through verdict, supervises associates, and maintains direct client communication.

You will serve as lead litigator on catastrophic injury and high‑exposure matters, develop tailored strategies, take and defend depositions, manage expert testimony, attend mediations, negotiate

Qualifications

• J.D. with active California Bar license.
• 7+ years of litigation experience including first-chair jury trials.
• Proven track record in high-exposure personal injury matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation on catastrophic injury cases from filing to verdict.
• Develop and execute tailored trial strategies.
• Take and defend depositions and manage expert testimony.
• Attend mediations, negotiate settlements, and try cases to verdict.
• Supervise associates and paralegals; mentor staff.
• Maintain direct communication with clients about case progress.
• Ensure procedural compliance and meet court deadlines.
• Collaborate with Pre-Litigation team for seamless case transitions.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Teamwork

Case strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Trial Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personal injury litigation, including first‑chair trial experience. This role involves leading litigation and trial strategy from filing through verdict, supervising associates, and engaging directly with clients.

Duties

• Serve as lead litigator on catastrophic injury and high‑exposure cases.
• Develop and execute tailored litigation strategies.
• Take and defend depositions, manage expert testimony.
• Attend mediations, negotiate settlements, and try cases to verdict.
• Ensure procedural compliance and meet court deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor associate attorneys and paralegals.
• Maintain direct client communication regarding case progress.
• Collaborate with the Pre‑Litigation team for seamless case transitions.

Requirements

• J.D. and active California Bar license in good standing.
• 7+ years of litigation experience, including first‑chair jury trials.
• Proven track record of successful trial outcomes.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation strategies.
• Experience in high‑exposure matters preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Active California Bar License

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Benefits

• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Free office parking.
• Other competitive benefits.