Counts Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation & Trial Attorney with substantial civil trial and courtroom experience in Los Angeles Superior Court. This is a senior-level role focused on handling trials, significant dispositive hearings, settlement conferences, and related trial preparation.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigator who can step into active matters, quickly master the record, develop and execute trial strategy, prepare witnesses and exhibits, and confidently represent clients in court. The attorney will work collaboratively with the Managing Attorney and litigation team.
Qualifications:
- CALIFORNIA BAR LICENSE: Active California State Bar license in good standing.
- EXPERIENCE: 5-15 years in civil litigation practice areas such as: business, commercial, corporate, real estate, insurance, employment, and/or personal injury. Interest and ability to quickly learn and handle Business Litigation and Real Estate Litigation matters.
- TRIAL EXPERIENCE: 10+ bench trials preferred.
- EDUCATION: JD from an accredited law school.
- LOCATION: Live and work experience in Los Angeles County.
- COMMUNICATION: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Able to think on feet and inspire confidence and comfort in both clients and judges.
- CHARACTER: Detailed oriented, diligent, and able to “hit the ground running”; Accept criticism and direction well; Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision; Exceptional problem-solving skills and work ethic; Professional appearance and presentation skills.
- TECHNOLOGY: Advanced proficiency and/or ability to use computer apps including: Chat GPT, Lexis AI, Rutters Guides, Outlook, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Asana, and Mac iOS. Maintain a home office in a quiet professional location (no background noise).
- REFERENCES: Trustworthy, dependable, and clear background report.
Job Description:
Court & Trial Appearances
- Trial counsel (mostly non-jury), including final status conferences, settlement conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Represent clients in other pre-trial court proceedings including: case management/status conferences, motions, depositions.
- Attend proceedings remotely by video on Teams/Zoom, or in person, as required.
Legal Research & Writing
- Analyze case files including: intakes, demand letters, pleadings, discovery, exhibits, motions, court orders, and briefs.
- Legal research using Lexis AI, Chat GPT Enterprise, Rutter’s Guide, annotated codes.
- Draft legal research memos and dispositive motions.
- Draft mediation and trial documents: briefs, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
- Draft demand letters, pleadings, and discovery.
- Meet with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel through email, phone, and video.
- Meet with firm paralegals and attorneys through email, phone, and video.
Supervision & Collaboration: Supervise, revise, and finalize work prepared by paralegals and junior attorneys, including case status reports, court filings and service, notices, declarations, default judgments, discovery, and judgment enforcement.
Client Consultations: Serve as a back-up to managing attorney if necessary to: Review intakes, conduct video consultations, assess case viability, and recommend case acceptance/rejection. Manage client communications, meetings, updates, and concerns.
How To Apply:
- Submit RESUME (PDF)
- Submit COVER LETTER (PDF) including:
- Describe your prior experience and qualifications for this position including the firm’s practice and sub-practice areas;
- Provide your salary expectations;
- Provide a link to your LinkedIn and/or social media so we can learn more about you.
- Attach RECENT WRITING SAMPLE(S) of your best, most recent work (redacted as necessary). A research memo, a motion, and a brief, if applicable.
Additional Details:
- Up to $300,000 in total annual compensation, including base salary, monthly bonuses for billable hours and revenue performance, employer contributions to retirement, reimbursements, and other benefits.
- Hybrid schedule (20/80): one in-office day per week, plus in-person court as required.
- Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and personal.
- Exceptional health insurance plan including medical and dental.
- Employer-matching retirement contributions.
- Partner title available for the right candidate.
