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Trial Attorney

CompanyMLG Attorneys at Law APLC
LocationCosta Mesa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025
About The Company
MLG fights for car accident victims where auto defects result in serious personal injury or death. Your accident may be the car's fault; not yours. MLG has litigated cases against nearly every major auto manufacturer in the world, resulting in substantial verdicts and settlements. We have also filed some of the most notable automotive class action cases in the nation, including matters against GM, Chrysler, Hyundai, Toyota, Kia, Honda, Acura, BMW, Volkswagen, Uber, and Apple. MLG has a unique understanding of the inner workings of the automotive industry, and how the industry-specific laws impact both commerce and conflict. We have extensive knowledge of the federal recall system, and specifically how to hold manufacturers responsible for their defective vehicles. We use this knowledge to litigate cases against billion-dollar companies, forcing them to stand behind their products and be accountable for the damage they cause. In our tenure, we have litigated cases against nearly every major automaker in the world. This includes cases against GM, Audi, Maserati, Mitsubishi, Kia, Nissan, Honda, AM General, Isuzu, Toyota, Hyundai, Acura, Harley-Davidson, Ford, Chrysler, Tesla, Volvo, Volkswagen, Aston Martin, Land Rover, Mercedes and Porsche. This unique experience has given our attorneys a keen understanding of how large companies think, and how to beat them at every turn. Through decades of experience, we have learned how to defeat wealthy companies that were considered “unbeatable” – an experience that transcends industries throughout.
About the Role

Description

WE ARE EXPANDING AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING!!

ABOUT US


MLG is an incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm that is all about achieving outstanding results. We are the market leaders in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world.


If you want to be part of the team that sets the standard others will judge themselves against, we welcome your application.


OUR VISION: To become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none.

OUR MISSION: To use our own unique creativity to present products liability cases against manufacturers to juries throughout the U.S.


OUR VALUES

Excellence – Good enough is not good enough

Consistency – Build a reputation that enters the room before you do

Innovation – Create opportunities in areas that others have yet to even discover

Better than Yesterday – Continually grow, develop and learn

Systematic – Harness the power of organized activity

Community – Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make your mom proud.


Job Description

A Trial Attorney assists the Sr. Attorney in managing multiple cases. This role will help prepare litigation reports and risk assessments, draft legal documents, and make court appearances on our clients' behalf. The role focus areas are Strategy, Motions, Trial Preparation, Low-level Depositions, Low-level Trials & Mediations, and Research.

Requirements

 

Duties Include:

  • Assist in providing case evaluation, legal support, and guidance.
  • Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.
  • Assist in preparing litigation reports and risk assessments.
  • Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
  • Attend focus groups.
  • Stay informed about any current legislation.
  • Building trustworthy relationships with clients and experts.
  • Assist with finalizing legal documents such as depositions, pleadings, and contracts promptly and accurately.
  • Assisting in drafting and finalizing complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel and discovery responses.
  • Assist in negotiating low-level settlements and attend mediations.
  • May interview, train, mentor and assist in managing legal staff within their team.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in law-related field required. Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school required.

Experience:

  • Active license to practice law /membership in State Bar.
  • 4-8 years of related experience.

Skills:

  • Willingness to meet personally with clients.
  • Ability to handle a high caseload.
  • Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law.
  • Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent public speaking skills.
  • Adaptability and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on a case independently.
  • Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Personal Attributes:

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Critical thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff.
  • Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges.
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a significant advantage.
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Supervisors – Reports to the Senior Trial Attorney.

Status – Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Location – Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.

Salary – Starting at $125k, depending on experience.

Benefits – Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).

Key Skills
Legal SupportCase StrategyPublic SpeakingCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationClient Relationship ManagementNegotiationResearchTrial PreparationMediationDocument DraftingAdaptabilityProblem SolvingEmotional Intelligence
Categories
Legal
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program401(k) Matching
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Trial Attorney assists the Senior Attorney in managing multiple cases, preparing litigation reports, and making court appearances. The role involves developing case strategies, attending hearings, and building relationships with clients and experts.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
37
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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