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Civil Trial Attorney

Location: Fullerton, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $200,000 – $215,000 annually

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Trial Attorney to manage a semi-autonomous caseload with high exposure. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of civil litigation experience, including proven first-chair trial experience, and the ability to oversee cases from inception through appeal. Candidates must have successfully handled both jury and bench trials in California State Superior Court.

This is a hybrid role: the first two weeks will be onsite in Fullerton, CA, followed by a hybrid schedule with occasional in-person meetings as needed. Candidates must remain local.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation from case inception to verdict, including assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Handle jury selection, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Interview clients and witnesses, draft summaries, and maintain communication records.
• Coordinate with trial experts and manage evidence preparation.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations, advising clients on potential impacts.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide status updates.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active California Bar membership.
• Minimum of 10 years of civil litigation experience.
• First-chair experience in at least:
  • 10 jury trials taken to verdict.
  • 5 bench trials taken to verdict.
• Trial practice and jury selection (voir dire).
• Civil law areas including contract, tort, government tort, personal injury, and public entity litigation.
• Motion drafting and deposition execution.
• State and Federal court proceedings and administrative procedures.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match