Civil Trial Attorney
Job Description
Description:
Jones Mayer is an AV-rated, premier public sector law firm in California, providing legal advice, guidance, and representation to cities, counties, law enforcement agencies, and more.
Our attorneys offer outstanding legal services with expertise in municipal law, police litigation, code enforcement, and receiverships.
We serve as special counsel to approximately 70 law enforcement agencies in California and our attorneys have handled high-stakes civil rights litigation at all court levels including the United States Supreme Court.
Senior Civil Trial Attorney to handle semi-autonomous caseload with potential high exposure.
Manage all aspects of civil litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.
Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.
Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
Interview clients and witnesses, as well as drafting summaries of their statements and maintaining communication records.
Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations and assist in updating the clients on potential impacts to ongoing cases.
Regularly update clients on status of cases being handled.
Attend meetings with clients to provide significant updates on cases.
This is a hybrid, full-time position. THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THE JOB WILL BE IN-PERSON AT OUR FULLERTON OFFICE. After that, the job can be done semi-remotely, with in-person meetings as needed. Candidate needs to remain local. Base Salary: $200,00 - $250,000 annually
Qualifications:
Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in civil litigation DEFENSE handling cases from inception through appeal.
First chair experience in a minimum of six (6) jury and three (3) bench trials taken to verdict in a California State Superior Court is required.
Trial practice and preparation
Jury selection (voir dire)
California Evidence Code
California Civil and Appellate procedures
Preparing and arguing Motions in Limine before trial
Effective selection and retention of trial experts
Effective direct and cross examination
Principles, practices and procedures of contract, tort, public entity, government tort, personal injury, and other areas of civil law
Principles of judicial and trial procedures and rules of evidence
Experience in drafting motions and conducting trials
Deposition preparation and execution skills
Knowledge of Superior and Federal court systems and proceedings and administrative procedures to try cases in State and Federal courts
Litigation management and strategies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active Bar membership in California
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
FSA
Retirement plan w/ Company match
