Senior Trial Attorney

About the role

A Senior Trial Attorney assists the Partner in managing multiple cases. This role will help prepare litigation reports and risk assessments, draft legal documents, and make court appearances on our clients' behalf. The role focus areas are Strategy, Motions, Trial Preparation, Low-level Depositions, Low-level Trials & Mediations, and Research.

Responsibilities

• Aid in providing case evaluation, legal support, and guidance.
• Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.
• Prepare litigation reports and risk assessments.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
• Attend focus groups.
• Stay informed about any current legislation.
• Build trustworthy relationships with clients and experts.
• Affix legal documents such as depositions, pleadings, and contracts promptly and accurately.
• Draft and finalize complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel and discovery responses.
• Negotiate low-level settlements and attend mediations.
• Interview, train, mentor, and assist in managing legal staff within their team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law-related field required.
• Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law / membership in State Bar.
• 4-10 years of related experience.
• 2nd Chair trial experience requirements.

Skills

• Willingness to meet personally with clients.
• Ability to handle a high caseload.
• Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law.
• Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Adaptability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on a case independently.
• Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Personal Attributes

• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff.
• Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a significant advantage.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.

Benefits

Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).