Senior Attorney - Personal Injury Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Attorney for its Personal Injury Litigation department in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will lead efforts to secure significant settlements and verdicts in wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, catastrophic injury, and major orthopedic cases.

Duties

• Lead trials and depositions.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
• Develop and deliver arguments and represent clients in personal injury matters.
• Lead a team of associates, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• At least three years of experience specializing in personal injury litigation and trial.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Experience leading a team of associates and paralegals preferred.
• Ability to exercise common sense in complex situations.
• Adaptable and meticulous attention to detail.
• Reliably commute to or planning to relocate to Los Angeles, CA (90010).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar license.

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Interpersonal and public speaking.
• Negotiation and research.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Leadership and team management.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades.
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans.
• 401k.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Pet Insurance.

Specializing in personal injury, employment law, and class action, this firm has been obtaining significant results for clients for over a decade throughout California. The core mission of this firm is to provide exceptional service. The highly skilled attorneys have extensive experience with almost every type of personal injury claim including brain injury, dog bite, medical malpractice, and others. The AV-rated firm and the attorneys have received prestigious awards and accolades from industry peers and consumers. The firm has a collaborative team environment with outstanding potential for growth. Besides great compensation, the firm has amazing benefits including health coverage, paid time off, paid parking, dental, vision, and life insurance, professional development, and training.