Senior Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury

Description :

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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 xmcpwfu

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.