Trial Attorney

High Salary w/ Consumer Rights Firm in California

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Salary: $225,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our law firm is well know in Century City and we have Norcal offices as well. We practices consumer rights protection and mass tort litigation. We have successfully represented thousands of clients in cases for automotive lemon law, dealer fraud, personal injury and product liability. Our on-site staff in our Los Angeles office provides services in nearly a dozen languages to serve a diverse array of consumers all across California. The combination of an all-star team, top experts and a wealth of resources has led to record verdicts, successful client outcomes and industry-leading settlements.

Why join us?

HMO/PPO Medical Plans
PPO Dental
Vision Insurance
STD & LTD plans
Basic Life Insurance
401(k) plan with contributions up to 10%
529 Plan
Pet Insurance
Comprehensive training by senior-level attorneys and partners
Weekly breakfast provided for staff
Hybrid work schedule, with Monday and Friday at optional work-from-home days
5k bonus for every trial attended and goes up from there depending on how it works out

Job Details

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assume first chair responsibilities for trial efforts.
Help to develop the trial strategy.
Conduct complicated research projects in the prosecution of our cases.
Additional consideration is given to those with significant experience in Arbitration, Coordinated Proceedings, and Multi-District Litigation.
Direct interface with specialized outside counsel on the firm's and its clients' behalf.
Draft moving papers and oppositions involving novel and complicated issues.
Appear at hearing for motions and oppositions.
Conduct depositions of PMK witnesses, apex employees, mechanical and fraud experts, etc.
Seek out and recommend improvements in the client communication efforts.
Collaborate with colleagues to implement policies and develop improvements.
Resolve issues that may arise promptly.
Timely reporting of hours.
Assist in other tasks as assigned by the Managing Partner or Partner.

QUALITIES/SKILLS needed to perform job duties and responsibilities successfully.

Minimum 8+ years prior proven working experience as an Attorney.
Minimum J.D. and California Bar license or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrable strength in client communication.
Proficient in MS Office and the use of Attorney timekeeping programs, as well as Client file management.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Ability in decision-making and problem-solving.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CAREER TRACK

Following multiple years practicing as a Trial Attorney for the firm, and depending upon the attorney's goals and performance, a Trial Attorney could pursue a path towards a Partner position.

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