Full Remote - Senior Counsel/ Attorney

Senior Trial Attorney (Fully Remote)

Practice Areas:
General Liability, Personal Injury, Transportation, Catastrophic Injury

Location:
Remote (United States)

Position Summary:

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Trial Attorney to join their team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury law, with a proven track record of success in trial litigation. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will handle complex and high-stakes cases, manage client relationships, and provide leadership within our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trial Advocacy:
  Lead and manage all aspects of complex litigation cases, from pre-trial preparation through trial and post-trial motions, focusing on general liability, personal injury, transportation, and catastrophic injury claims.
• Case Strategy & Development:
  Evaluate, strategize, and manage large and complex cases, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients. This includes collaborating with clients to determine their goals and providing clear guidance on legal options.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates, and expert legal advice, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the course of litigation.
• Negotiation & Settlement:
  Lead settlement negotiations, ensuring clients receive fair compensation. Develop and execute strategies to resolve cases efficiently, including leveraging alternative dispute resolution techniques when appropriate.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
  Provide leadership and mentorship to junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, sharing your knowledge and experience to strengthen the team's overall performance.
• Litigation Support & Documentation:
  Oversee the preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents. Manage expert witnesses and other resources critical to case success.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• License:
  An active license is required to practice law in California.
• 7+ years of litigation experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury cases.
• Proven experience in trial preparation and courtroom litigation, with a successful track record of handling complex cases through to trial and achieving favorable outcomes.