Senior Trial Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

The Recruiting Hive; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and supplemental insurance

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Senior Trial Attorney in Los Angeles to lead plaintiff personal injury litigation from filing through verdict or settlement.

The ideal candidate has significant civil litigation and trial experience, with strong deposition, motion, and discovery skills. A JD and California Bar are required, and there is a robust resource environment for high-value cases.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• Significant civil litigation experience, preferably representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters.
• Demonstrated courtroom and trial preparation experience.
• Experience conducting depositions and participating in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Strong motion practice, legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to independently manage a sophisticated litigation caseload.
• Excellent case-management and organizational skills.
• Strong client communication and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to operate in a high-volume, results-oriented litigation environment.
• Spanish-language capability is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead personal injury litigation from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy and identify strongest path to resolution.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and significant court filings.
• Direct discovery strategy and oversee pleadings and litigation documents.
• Prepare cases for trial including witnesses, experts and exhibits.
• Coordinate with medical professionals and experts to develop damages and liability arguments.
• Provide direction to paralegals and litigation support personnel.
• Collaborate with other senior attorneys on complex/high-exposure cases.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Deposition skills

Motions & briefs

Client communication

Case management

Spanish helpful

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Senior Trial Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury

Los Angeles, California | Hybrid | Plaintiff Personal Injury / Civil Litigation

The Opportunity

We are pleased to represent a highly successful and well-established Los Angeles plaintiff personal injury law firm seeking an accomplished Senior Trial Attorney to join its litigation team.

This opportunity is designed for an experienced litigator who wants significant responsibility for complex, high-value personal injury matters and the opportunity to take cases through trial. The firm has substantial resources, an established litigation infrastructure, and a strong record of obtaining significant results on behalf of injured clients.

The Senior Trial Attorney will work with other experienced litigators, paralegals, legal assistants, experts, and outside professionals while maintaining meaningful ownership of assigned cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead personal injury litigation from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate exposure and identify the strongest path toward resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, including those involving parties, experts and other key witnesses.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and other significant court filings.
• Direct discovery strategy and oversee preparation of pleadings and litigation documents.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witnesses, experts, exhibits and evidentiary issues.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and evaluate resolution opportunities.
• Maintain direct communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Coordinate with medical professionals, experts and other resources necessary to develop damages and liability arguments.
• Provide direction to paralegals and litigation support personnel.
• Collaborate with other senior attorneys on particularly complex or high-exposure cases.

Candidate Profile

We are interested in having exploratory conversations with attorneys who combine strong litigation skills with sound judgment, persuasive advocacy and the ability to build credibility with clients, opposing counsel and the court.

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• Meaningful civil litigation experience, preferably representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters.
• Demonstrated courtroom and trial preparation experience.
• Experience conducting depositions and participating in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Strong motion practice, legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to independently manage a sophisticated litigation caseload.
• Excellent case-management and organizational skills.
• Strong client communication and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, results-oriented litigation environment.
• Spanish-language capability is helpful but not required.

Why Consider This Firm?

The firm has built a substantial California personal injury practice and offers attorneys the resources and support necessary to pursue sophisticated, high-value cases.

This is an environment for attorneys who enjoy advocacy and want to be actively involved in case strategy rather than functioning within a narrowly defined role. Senior attorneys have the opportunity to handle significant matters, work with experienced litigation professionals, and continue developing their courtroom and trial capabilities.

The organization values strong performance, initiative, collaboration and a genuine commitment to representing injured individuals.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation program that includes a guaranteed base component along with opportunities for additional performance-based compensation. High six figures is achievable in this firm through a combination of base salary and commissions.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and supplemental insurance options.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.

Confidential Search

All candidate inquiries and information will be handled confidentially.

Qualified attorneys interested in learning more are encouraged to contact APG Search for a confidential discussion regarding the firm, compensation structure, caseload and opportunity.