Trial Attorney
Century City, Los Angeles, CA, US
Salary Range:
$250,000.00 To $350,000.00 Annually
Trial Attorney (First-Chair) - Los Angeles (Century City)
Our client is hiring a seasoned first-chair trial attorney to lead jury trials and help set trial strategy across a high-volume, high-stakes plaintiff-side docket. This role is built for a lawyer who tries cases, can command a courtroom, and values a team that is resourced, prepared, and serious about winning.
Why This Role
This role is built around trial work. Dedicated litigation teams handle day-to-day discovery execution so you can stay focused on trial preparation and courtroom leadership.
You can expect:
• First-chair ownership of jury trials, with second-chair support and a team built around execution
• A firm that invests in experts, trial presentation, and preparation
• Partnership with leadership on trial themes, positioning, and risk strategy
• No requirement to originate business or carry a book
• A generous bonus structure tied to meaningful performance outcomes
What you’ll do
• Serve as first chair in jury trials, including voir dire, openings, witness examinations, and closings
• Take and defend depositions, including PMQs, senior corporate witnesses, and experts
• Drive trial preparation end-to-end:
• Develop trial strategy in partnership with firm leadership and, when needed, appellate counsel
• Prepare fact and expert witnesses and deliver direct/cross examinations with discipline and credibility
• Coordinate trial readiness across the team and maintain tight case calendars
• Maintain accurate time/activity records and status reporting to support forecasting, allocation, and (where applicable) fee applications
What success looks like
Within the first 60–90 days, you’re:
• fully embedded in our case cadence and standards
• confident in our trial prep system and support structure
• leading strategy on assigned matters and driving the team’s execution
• trusted by partners to run the courtroom without supervision
Requirements & Qualifications
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• California Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including multiple first-chair jury trials
• Strong trial acumen and courtroom presence
• Highly skilled in trial preparation, oral advocacy, and case strategy
• Tech-savvy and comfortable operating in a paperless environment
• Spanish bilingual skills a plus, but not required
• Willingness to travel within California for trials, depositions, and court appearances
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base compensation + performance incentives
• HMO/PPO Medical Plans
• PPO Dental & Vision coverage
• STD & LTD Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• 529 College Savings Plan & Pet Insurance
• Weekly staff breakfast and lunch
Location: This is a full-time onsite role based in our Century City office.
Attendance is required Monday through Friday.