Sr. Litigation Attorney

Direct Counsel is currently seeking to hire a Senior Litigation Attorney to take a lead role in handling catastrophic injury and trucking cases as part of a dynamic national team based in California. Candidates should have jury trial experience and be comfortable taking on a first chair role in all aspects of litigation. This team also has a need for an experienced trial attorney overseeing litigation in other states. 
This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with significant litigation experience who are looking to take on a leadership role and significant responsibilities in working as part of a national client services team. 
The Firm is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. They rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer.
The Position
Qualifications
JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the State of California 8+ years of personal Injury defense litigation experience Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience required Superior analytical skills and ability to navigate novel legal issues Strong written and oral communication skills Deposition, law and motion and trial experience required Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment Responsibilities
Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end Communicate with clients and provide status reports Regularly handle court appearances, written discovery, motion practice, depositions, etc. Why Should You Apply?
Excellent benefits, including a 401k match Unlimited PTO plan Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney training Corporate Discount Plans Remote, hybrid, onsite working options Flexible working hours The annualized salary range for this position is $160,000+.