Trial Attorney

Betts Law Group PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Bar dues and malpractice coverage

Professional development allowance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Betts Law Group PC in San Diego, CA seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a complex plaintiff caseload from pre-litigation through trial. You will draft and file pleadings and discovery in state and federal courts, and coordinate with clients and firm leadership.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, active CA Bar status, 3–7+ years of civil litigation and proven jury trial experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 3–7+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated jury trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of plaintiff civil matters from pre-litigation through trial.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court documents in California state and federal courts.
• Conduct depositions, oral arguments, hearings, and jury trials.
• Develop case strategy in partnership with clients and firm leadership.
• Negotiate settlements to maximize client outcomes.
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Skills

Civil litigation

Jury trial experience

California civil procedure

Mentorship

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California State Bar license

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of plaintiff civil matters from pre-litigation through trial.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court documents in California state and federal courts.
• Conduct depositions, oral arguments, hearings, and jury trials.
• Develop case strategy in partnership with clients and firm leadership.
• Negotiate settlements to maximize client outcomes.
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 3-7+ years of civil litigation experience with significant plaintiff-side work.
• Demonstrated jury trial experience.
• Strong command of California civil procedure and evidence rules.
• Prior supervisory or mentorship experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150,000–$200,000+ DOE
• Guaranteed base salary with unlimited commission potential. We want you to earn as much as possible while fighting for the best outcome for our clients.
• 401(k): up to 4% employer match on a 5% contribution (Fidelity).
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision, with 85% of employee premium covered.
• Paid time off: 3 weeks PTO, plus the week between Christmas and New Year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Firm-paid State Bar dues, malpractice coverage, and a professional-development allowance for MCLE and legal organization membership.
• $50/month cell phone stipend

Betts Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.