Trial-Ready Civil Litigation Attorney – Transportation

Haight Brown & Bonesteel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP is seeking an attorney to defend trucking and transportation, general liability, construction defect, and fire litigation matters in state and federal courts across Southern California. The role emphasizes taking depositions, drafting substantive motions, and direct client communication with mentorship and increased trial responsibility.

The successful candidate will handle multiple cases with experienced support staff in a fast-paced firm, with annual base salary

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing abilities required.
• Ability to take and defend depositions without supervision.
• Ability to draft and argue substantive law and motions.
• Direct communication with clients and carriers.
• Carry real responsibility on a trial team.

Responsibilities

• Defend trucking and transportation, general liability, construction defect, and fire litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Southern California.
• Prepare cases for trial and sit second chair; take witnesses.
• Speak with clients and carriers directly rather than through a partner; mentorship provided.

Skills

Research and writing

Deposition skills

Drafting motions

Client communication

Trial team responsibility

Job description

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP is seeking an attorney to defend trucking and transportation, general liability, construction defect, and fire litigation matters in state and federal courts across Southern California. The role emphasizes taking depositions, drafting substantive motions, and direct client communication with mentorship and increased trial responsibility.

The successful candidate will handle multiple cases with experienced support staff in a fast-paced firm, with annual base salary