Trial Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

PTO and paid holidays

$5,000 annual auto allowance

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Hybrid work environment with two in‑?m

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in California seeks an experienced Trial Attorney to lead medical malpractice defense matters through trial and arbitration, managing litigation strategy and coordinating with claims professionals. The ideal candidate has substantial defense experience, strong first-chair trial capabilities, and can independently direct complex cases while collaborating with a close-knit team.

This role offers a hybrid work environment with two in-office days per week and a competitive salary

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 8+ years of litigation experience with medical malpractice focus preferred.
• Strong first-chair trial capabilities and independent case leadership.
• Clear communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead trial and arbitration attorney for medical malpractice matters.
• Develop and execute case strategy from evaluation through trial/arbitration.
• Prepare pleadings, responses, motions, and litigation documents.
• Develop creative discovery and investigation strategies.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and trials as required.
• Collaborate with claims professionals to optimize defense strategies.
• Lead attorneys and support staff with timely client communication.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Trial litigation

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Collaboration

Box

Microsoft Office

Education

California State Bar admission

Tools

Box

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trial Attorney

Take the lead on complex medical malpractice cases while joining a collaborative legal team where attorneys have the resources, support, and autonomy to do their best work. A well-established organization serving California physicians is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to lead medical malpractice defense matters through trial and arbitration. This attorney will manage litigation strategy, oversee discovery and investigation, appear in court, and work closely with claims professionals and internal legal support teams to deliver strong, cost-effective defense strategies.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished California defense attorney with significant medical malpractice experience, strong first-chair trial capabilities, and the judgment to independently lead sophisticated cases while collaborating effectively with a close-knit team.

Salary Range

$195,000 - $200,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead trial and arbitration attorney representing physicians, hospitals, and other covered healthcare entities in medical malpractice matters
• Develop and execute case strategy from initial evaluation through discovery, trial, arbitration, and resolution
• Prepare pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents
• Develop creative discovery and investigative strategies based on the facts and exposure of each case
• Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, trials, and arbitrations as required
• Partner closely with claims professionals to develop defense strategies and manage matters efficiently and cost-effectively
• Lead attorneys and legal support professionals assigned to cases while ensuring timely communication with clients and claims teams

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• 8+ years of litigation experience with significant medical malpractice experience strongly preferred
• Several years of defense-side litigation experience required
• Meaningful trial experience with first-chair experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, discovery, and courtroom practices
• Ability to independently develop case strategy and manage sophisticated medical malpractice matters
• Strong written advocacy, courtroom presence, communication, and client relationship skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to lead attorneys and support staff effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems such as Box
• Stable professional history with the ability to clearly articulate career transitions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• PTO and paid holidays
• $5,000 annual auto allowance
• Discretionary performance and tenure-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work environment with two in-office days per week
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for compensation growth