Trial Attorney
Company: MLG Attorneys at Law APLC
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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).
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