Senior Trial Attorney Personal Injury (Woodland Hills)
Job Description
Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury (Woodland Hills, CA – In Office)
Direct Counsel is seeking a seasoned Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join a mid-sized trial firm with a thriving litigation practice.
Position Overview:
The firm is looking to add a highly experienced trial attorney with a strong record of first-chair jury trials. This role is ideal for a courtroom-focused litigator who is confident taking cases through verdict and thrives in a hands-on, trial-heavy environment.
Candidates must have substantial trial experience, including a minimum of 10 first-chair jury trials to verdict. While the firm has a preference for attorneys with an insurance defense background, experienced plaintiff-side trial attorneys will also be considered.
This is an in-office position based in Woodland Hills.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters from inception through trial
Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury trials
Develop case strategy, conduct depositions, and handle all aspects of trial preparation
Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and in limine motions
Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to efficiently move cases forward
Communicate effectively with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
Ideal Candidate:
Licensed California attorney in good standing
Significant personal injury litigation experience (defense strongly preferred; plaintiff-side considered)
Minimum of 10 first-chair jury trials to verdict required
Proven ability to independently handle cases through trial
Strong advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills
Highly organized, proactive, and team-oriented
Compensation & Benefits:
$250k+ base salary for candidates meeting the preferred heavy trial experience profile
Competitive compensation structure for other qualified candidates
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Supportive, team-oriented culture with modern litigation resources
