Trial Attorney

About the role

Segal McCambridge, a premier national litigation firm, is seeking an experienced California Trial Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned civil defense litigator with demonstrated first-chair trial experience who is looking to take on significant responsibility and expand their trial practice.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in trials and develop and execute case strategy from inception through verdict.
• Diverse trial opportunities, including handling and trying other types of civil defense matters in California.
• Enjoy a flexible work arrangement combining remote and in-office work.
• Work alongside experienced litigators while continuing to develop sophisticated trial, litigation, and client-management skills.
• Join a team-oriented environment where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility and supported in their professional development.

Requirements

• Active California Bar License and eligibility to practice in California.
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience in civil litigation.
• Substantial California civil defense litigation experience, including responsibility for pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and case management.
• Ability to independently manage cases from initial assignment through resolution and trial.
• Warranty defense litigation experience highly desirable, particularly experience involving the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and related California warranty laws, but not required.
• Strong oral advocacy, writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute litigation and trial strategy.
• Excellent judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Strong client-service and relationship-management skills.
• Self-starter with an ownership mentality and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials throughout California.

Qualifications

• Strong civil defense trial experience in other practice areas are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Strong oral advocacy, writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute litigation and trial strategy.
• Excellent judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Strong client-service and relationship-management skills.
• Self-starter with an ownership mentality and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials throughout California.

Benefits

• $180,000–$250,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Recognition for business origination.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Professional development assistance and continuing legal education.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Referral program and employee discounts.

Pay

$180,000–$250,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment combining remote and in-office work.