Senior Trial Attorney, Civil Defense Litigation

New Gig Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO after 90 days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

FSA

Job summary

New Gig Solutions is partnering with a boutique civil defense firm in Los Angeles County seeking a Senior Trial Attorney. The role emphasizes courtroom leadership with first- or strong second-chair experience on high-exposure cases, handling discovery through trial, and close collaboration with clients, carriers, and co-counsel.

You will manage a busy docket, drive strategy, conduct depositions, and prepare witnesses for trial, with a fast two-step interview process and an emphasis on autonomy

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of civil litigation experience.
• First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience.
• Extensive experience with depositions, motion practice, and courtroom work.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of complex civil defense cases from intake through trial or resolution.
• Set and drive case strategy at discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Depose witnesses and prepare your own witnesses to testify.
• Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions; handle hearings and conferences.
• Lead or co-lead trial preparation and trial appearances.
• Negotiate settlements and coordinate with clients and carriers.
• Keep stakeholders informed throughout each case.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Deposition

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

California Bar license

Education

Active California State Bar license

Job description

Now Hiring: Senior Trial Attorney, Civil Defense Litigation | Hybrid | Los Angeles Area | Unlimited PTO

New Gig Solutions is partnering with a highly regarded boutique civil defense firm that is looking for a seasoned trial lawyer to join its Los Angeles-area team. This role is built for a litigator who lives in the courtroom. You’ll run complex, high-exposure defense cases with real autonomy and serve as first or second chair when a case goes to trial. The hiring process is quick, with just two interview steps.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established litigation defense boutique with offices in California. Its attorneys represent businesses and insured clients in insurance defense, personal injury, construction defect, employment, and commercial disputes. The firm is known for trusting experienced attorneys to own their cases, from the first strategy call through the verdict.

What You’ll Do

• Independently manage a docket of complex, high-exposure civil defense cases from intake through trial or resolution
• Set and drive case strategy at every stage, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Depose fact witnesses, parties, and experts, and prepare your own witnesses and experts to testify
• Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions, and handle law and motion, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
• Lead trial preparation and serve as lead counsel or co-counsel at trial
• Negotiate settlements and shape resolution strategy with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
• Keep clients, insurance carriers, experts, and co-counsel informed and confident throughout each case

What You Bring

• 10 to 15 years of civil litigation experience
• Deep background in insurance defense, personal injury defense, or complex civil litigation
• First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience (strongly preferred)
• A track record of running complex cases on your own from start to finish
• Extensive experience with depositions, motion practice, and courtroom work
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to carry several high-exposure matters at once
• Active California State Bar license in good standing
• Must live within commuting distance of the firm’s Los Angeles-area office

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $200,000 to $300,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
• Unlimited PTO after 90 days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Hybrid Schedule & Expectations

• Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
• 1,950 annual billable hour target
• Regular court appearances, depositions, and client meetings

Quick 2-Step Interview Process

The firm moves fast for proven trial talent. There are just two interview steps, so you can get to a decision quickly.

Compensation:

$200,000-$300,000 per year