Senior Associate Trial Attorney – Civil Litigation

Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP

. Independently manage complex civil litigation matters from intake through resolution or trial .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeWoodland Hills • California • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive civil litigation expertise, including case management, trial preparation, and strong legal research and writing skills. Proven ability to negotiate settlements and maintain professional communication with clients and opposing counsel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceTrial PreparationLegal Research and WritingDeposition HandlingInsurance Defense

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementMotion PracticeOral AdvocacyTrial Counsel ExperienceSettlement NegotiationBillable Time RecordingAnalytical SkillsDeposition Preparation

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership in State Bar of California

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury DefenseComplex Civil LitigationCourt AppearancesMediationsArbitrations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage complex civil litigation matters from intake through resolution or trial
Develop and execute case strategy across discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and parties
Handle court appearances, law and motion matters, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions
Prepare witnesses and experts for deposition and trial testimony
Participate in and/or lead trial preparation and serve as trial counsel or co-counsel as appropriate
Negotiate settlements and engage in resolution strategy with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients, insurance carriers, experts, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
Accurately and timely record billable and non-billable time in accordance with firm and client billing requirements
Meet productivity, quality, and client service expectations, including performance metrics that may be considered for bonus eligibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15 years of civil litigation experience
Substantial experience in insurance defense, personal injury defense, or complex civil litigation
First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through trial or resolution
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Proven experience handling depositions, motion practice, and courtroom appearances
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
Ability to manage multiple high-exposure matters in a fast-paced litigation environment
Minimum annual billable-hour requirement of 1,950 hours
Ability to work three days per week in the Woodland Hills office
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their litigation and trial experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities based on firm policy and performance metrics
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Additional benefits as provided under applicable firm policies and plan documents
Opportunity to work two days per week remotely, subject to client and practice needs