Plaintiff Trial Attorney

Plaintiff Trial Attorney

Los Angeles, CA onsite Permanent / Full Time 200000 - 300000 USD / year 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z

Robert Half is partnering with one of the most established plaintiff trial firms in Los Angeles looking to add a skilled trial attorney to their growing team. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in the courtroom, enjoys taking ownership of complex litigation, and works well in a close-knit team environment. The position offers meaningful trial exposure, regular collaboration with experienced attorneys, and the support of a stable firm with a long-standing reputation in injury litigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead plaintiff-side litigation matters from initial case strategy through verdict or resolution, maintaining full ownership of deadlines, filings, and case progression.
• Prepare and argue motions, draft pleadings and briefs, and handle all phases of written discovery in support of active litigation matters.
• Take and defend depositions, appear at hearings and trials in Los Angeles, and represent clients confidently in court proceedings.
• Manage a steady caseload while coordinating with firm leadership on case assignments, legal strategy, and priority matters.
• Supervise and delegate substantive work to entry-level attorneys and support staff while ensuring high-quality legal execution across each file.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other parties to advance matters effectively and professionally.
• Use litigation and research platforms such as case management and legal research tools to support preparation, analysis, and case development.
• Participate in team collaboration and periodic in-office meetings to review progress, align on strategy, and maintain strong working relationships.

Experience

• At least 5 years of litigation experience as a licensed attorney.

• Demonstrated background in plaintiff-side litigation, with personal injury experience strongly preferred.

• Meaningful trial experience, including jury trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.

• Strong capability in drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.

• Hands-on experience managing discovery, depositions, pre-trial preparation, and court appearances.

• Ability to independently handle cases from intake through trial while balancing multiple active matters.

• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative firm environment with a detail-oriented and personable approach.

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