# **Civil Trial Attorney**

???? Location: Fullerton, CA (Hybrid – must be local)

???? Pay: $200,000 – $225,000 annually | Full-Time

???? Eligibility: Only **US Citizens or GC Holders**

*Job No:** VSV-JOB-1097

* Experience:** 10+ Years Civil Litigation (First-Chair Trial)

### ???? Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced **Senior Civil Trial Attorney** with a proven track record in **jury and bench trials**.

The attorney will independently manage a **semi-autonomous caseload** from inception to appeal, with the opportunity to handle **high-exposure litigation**.

This hybrid role requires being onsite in **Fullerton, CA** for the first two weeks, then transitioning to hybrid with occasional in-person meetings.

### ???? Key Responsibilities

* Manage full lifecycle of **civil litigation cases**: intake → discovery → motion practice → trial → appeal.

* Handle **jury selection, trial prep, and courtroom advocacy**.

* Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.

* Conduct **legal research** on statutes, case law, and precedents.

* Interview and prepare **clients and witnesses**.

* Work with **trial experts** and manage evidence presentation.

* Represent clients at **hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials**.

* Stay updated on legal/regulatory changes and advise clients accordingly.

* Maintain clear, regular **client communications**.

### ✅ Qualifications

* Juris Doctor (JD) & **Active California Bar membership**.

* **10+ years civil litigation experience**, including:

 * 10 jury trials taken to verdict.

 * 5 bench trials taken to verdict.

* Strong expertise in:

 * Trial advocacy & jury selection (voir dire).

 * Civil law (contracts, torts, public entity litigation, personal injury).

 * Motion drafting & depositions.

 * State & Federal court procedures.

* Excellent **analytical, research, and communication skills**.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

### ???? Benefits

* Health, dental, and vision insurance.

* Life insurance.

* **Flexible Spending Account (FSA)**.

* Retirement plan with company match.

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