What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Trial Attorney position at Legal Management Group?
Position Overview
We are currently hiring a Senior Trial Attorney with substantial first-chair trial experience and a consistent track record of winning high-value verdicts. This is a leadership opportunity for a results-driven litigator ready to take ownership of complex cases, influence legal strategy, and mentor rising attorneys within a high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as lead counsel in catastrophic injury trials, from case intake through verdict.
- Develop and execute strategic trial narratives, including voir dire, openings, examinations, and closings.
- Manage all stages of discovery, including depositions, motion practice, and expert engagement.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and outside experts to build comprehensive case presentations.
- Drive favorable outcomes via litigation or trial while mentoring junior litigation staff.
- Represent clients with clarity, professionalism, and legal precision at all stages of the process.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active California State Bar license.
- 10 years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Demonstrated record of first-chair trial success (10 jury trials preferred).
- Experience securing 7- and 8-figure settlements/verdicts.
- Proficient in trial tools, legal software (Filevine preferred), and expert collaboration.
Preferred: ABOTA membership, Civil Trial Law Certification, Spanish fluency.
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000