Senior Trial Attorney – Plaintiff PI (Hybrid)

MDS Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance-based bonus

401(k) program

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Résumé du poste

MDS Staffing is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to lead plaintiff personal injury litigation in Los Angeles. The position offers ownership of complex matters, trial readiness, and cross-functional collaboration with experienced litigators, paralegals, and experts.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, California Bar admission, extensive civil litigation and trial experience, and strong deposition and mediation skills. Spanish helpful.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Depositions

Mediations

Motion practice

Client communication

Formation

JD from accredited law school

Description du poste

MDS Staffing is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to lead plaintiff personal injury litigation in Los Angeles. The position offers ownership of complex matters, trial readiness, and cross-functional collaboration with experienced litigators, paralegals, and experts.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, California Bar admission, extensive civil litigation and trial experience, and strong deposition and mediation skills. Spanish helpful.