Description:
Description:West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked personal injury firm located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. With over $1.6 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys bring elite experience from Harvard Law and some of California's largest firms. We handle every case in-house, no outsourcing, no handoffs ensuring our clients receive hands-on, results-driven representation from start to finish. Known for our aggressive litigation approach and client-first philosophy, we fight for justice in complex, high-stakes cases.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience litigating personal injury matters in California and will be comfortable taking full ownership of cases from intake through trial or resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Skillfully defending and conducting depositions as part of case development and discovery strategy
- Taking full ownership of individual cases, managing all aspects from intake through resolution or trial
- Preparing comprehensive trial materials and actively participating in trial proceedings
- Representing clients in court with confidence during hearings, motions, and other legal proceedings
- Drafting high-quality law and motion documents to support litigation strategy and case positioning
- Conducting thorough legal research and producing well-reasoned legal memoranda and briefs
- Composing clear, professional correspondence to clients, counsel, experts, and the court
- Analyzing, summarizing, and propounding discovery requests and responses with precision and strategy
- Drafting detailed and effective notices and objections in alignment with case objectives
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular, professional communication
- Conducting and defending expert witness depositions with deep subject-matter understanding and tactical insight
Requirements:
- Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California
- Minimum of 5 years of experience litigating personal injury cases in California
- Proven track record in conducting and defending expert and lay witness depositions
- Demonstrated trial experience, including first- or second-chair participation in jury or bench trials
- In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Results-driven mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Salary: From $180,000.00 annually + commission and bonuses
West Coast Trial Lawyers offers health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Salary Description
From $180,000.00 annually + commission and bonuses
