Trial Attorney – Complex Matters

Career Consulting Partners

Trial Attorney managing complex personal injury cases for a multi-state law firm. Leading litigation strategy and mentoring the legal team in Beverly Hills, CA with hybrid work conditions.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeBeverly Hills • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from intake through verdict
Serve as lead trial counsel on high-value and complex personal injury and elder abuse cases
Supervise, mentor, and guide Associate Trial Attorneys and litigation team members
Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with the Managing Attorney
Manage client relationships and ensure exceptional client service throughout the litigation process
Conduct and oversee all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery
Draft, review, and edit high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full settlement authority
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial testimony
Appear and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Provide leadership in trial preparation, courtroom execution, and post-trial briefings
Lead litigation team meetings and collaborate closely with paralegals and support staff
Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to firm ownership
Uphold and promote the firm’s core values, professionalism, and ethical standards
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney or Partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
5-10 years of litigation and trial experience (personal injury strongly preferred)
Multiple first-chair jury trials to verdict with demonstrated success are required
Proven ability to manage and supervise 50+ active litigation files
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-development capabilities
Superior oral advocacy, legal writing, and legal research skills
Advanced knowledge of California civil procedure, evidence, and personal injury law
Strong technological skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal software tools
Professional demeanor with exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Days
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Full coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid parking

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationtrial experiencelegal writinglegal researchCalifornia civil procedureevidencepersonal injury lawdiscoverypleadingssettlement negotiations

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam developmentoral advocacyorganizational skillstime managementclient servicecollaborationcommunicationprofessionalism

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)California State Bar membership