CMBG3 Law

Senior Trial Counsel

CMBG3 Law

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as first-chair trial counsel in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts, including responsibility for trial strategy, presentation, and execution.
  • Draft and oversee original motions, pleadings, and substantive litigation filings in complex matters, including dispositive and evidentiary motions.
  • Lead all phases of discovery, including development of discovery strategy, drafting and responding to written discovery, and managing discovery exchanged among multiple parties.
  • Develop, refine, and execute case defenses, litigation strategy, and trial themes with full strategic autonomy.
  • Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory authority to case facts in support of dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, and trial strategy.
  • Prepare, examine, and cross-examine fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives in depositions, hearings, and trials.
  • Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions, including strategic preparation and examination.
  • Argue motions and lead court appearances, hearings, and evidentiary proceedings.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, strategic, and professional oral and written communication, including trial preparation and post-trial reporting.
  • Draft comprehensive pre-trial reports, trial briefs, case evaluations, and exposure and risk analyses.
  • Lead mediations, settlement conferences, and court-mandated proceedings; negotiate settlements and trial resolutions with plaintiffs and opposing counsel.
  • Develop comprehensive strategies for case resolution, balancing trial risk, client objectives, and business considerations.
  • Supervise, assign, and review work performed by junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure trial readiness and strategic consistency.
  • Serve as a mentor and trial resource to junior attorneys, including providing courtroom training and advocacy guidance.
  • Provide substantive leadership and trial support to Shareholders, Partners, and Senior Counsel on high-exposure matters.
  • Participate in business development, client presentations, and firm growth initiatives, including leveraging trial experience to support client relationships.
  • Demonstrate leadership through participation in bar associations, professional organizations, and community involvement.
  • Meet annual billable hour requirements and comply with firm timekeeping, ethical, and professional responsibility policies.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested by management.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; multiple state bar admissions strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of seven (7) or more years of litigation experience in a law firm environment, with significant first-chair trial experience.
  • Asbestos, Talc, or other toxic tort experience defense highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as lead trial counsel in state and/or federal court proceedings, including jury and bench trials.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, and client meetings, including travel outside the attorney’s home jurisdiction.
  • Proven ability to manage high-stakes, complex litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution.
  • Substantive litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: product liability, toxic torts, environmental law, commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, or other complex risk management matters.
  • Demonstrated experience managing billable work and meeting billable hour requirements in a law firm setting.
  • Strong client service orientation with proven experience advising clients on trial strategy, risk, and outcomes.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure litigation environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and experience supervising attorneys and litigation support staff.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred.
  • Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills with strong attention to detail and strategic judgment.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional and ethical judgment.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continued professional development and trial excellence.
  • Professional, polished demeanor and commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Benefits
  • comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • paid time off and holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
litigationtrial strategydispositive motionsevidentiary motionsdiscovery managementcase law analysisdeposition preparationsettlement negotiationrisk analysisbillable work management
Soft skills
leadershipclient service orientationstrategic communicationmentoringtime managementattention to detailprofessional judgmentself-motivationproactivityethical standards
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)active state bar admission