Senior Trial Attorney

Founder and CEO, Edgar M. Rodriguez, is a California Native who created Career Consulting Partners to revolutionize the M
ortgage/Finance and L
egal staffing industry. He recognized that many businesses and individuals struggle to find the right recruiting firm to partner with.

At Career Consulting Partners, we want to change that. We have gained a thorough understanding of various industries, including their trends, challenges, and opportunities, by concentrating on specific sectors. Therefore, if you are searching for a partner who specializes in and comprehends your business or the demands for your next career move, you need look no further than our firm.

Career Consulting Partners is partnered with a leading plaintiff’s personal injury law firm that has provided legal representation to clients across 40+ cities throughout California, and a staff of 40+ employees. Their practice is dedicated to providing individuals who have suffered personal injuries or assaults with experienced, compassionate legal representation.

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Trial Attorney to lead complex personal injury and elder abuse litigation matters from inception through verdict. This role is designed for a seasoned litigator with a proven trial record who can serve as first chair, provide strategic leadership, and mentor a high‑performing litigation team. The ideal candidate thrives in a results‑driven environment and is committed to excellence in advocacy and client service.

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of complex litigation cases from intake through verdict
• Serve as lead trial counsel on high‑value and complex personal injury and elder abuse cases
• Supervise, mentor, and guide Associate Trial Attorneys and litigation team members
• Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with the Managing Attorney
• Manage client relationships and ensure exceptional client service throughout the litigation process
• Conduct and oversee all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery
• Draft, review, and edit high‑quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Lead mediations and settlement negotiations with full settlement authority
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial testimony
• Appear and advocate at depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Be prepared to try a minimum of five (5) trials per year to a verdict
• Provide leadership in trial preparation, courtroom execution, and post‑trial briefings
• Lead litigation team meetings and collaborate closely with paralegals and support staff
• Submit quarterly reporting of fees earned to firm ownership
• Uphold and promote the firm’s core values, professionalism, and ethical standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney or Partners

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• 10+ years of litigation and trial experience (personal injury strongly preferred)
• Multiple first‑chair jury trials to verdict with demonstrated success are required
• Proven ability to manage and supervise 50+ active litigation files
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team‑development capabilities
• Superior oral advocacy, legal writing, and legal research skills
• Advanced knowledge of California civil procedure, evidence, and personal injury law
• Proficiency with Litify, Filevine, or comparable case management systems
• Strong technological skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal software tools
• Professional demeanor with exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work cross‑functionally

• Salary Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000 + Attorney Fee Structure
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Days:
  You’ll receive 10 paid days off annually
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Full coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid parking
• Performance & Growth:
  After your 90‑day review, we conduct annual performance reviews to assess growth and provide feedback

• Century City, California (90067)

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