Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA, with 1-3 years of personal injury litigation experience. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, advocating for injured clients under the guidance of experienced trial attorneys. This role offers an opportunity to join a plaintiff-focused firm that values excellence and collaboration.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement demands.
• Take and defend depositions, attend mediations, and participate in trial preparation.
• Advise clients on case strategy, legal risks, and potential outcomes.
• Participate in strategy development with partners and litigation teams.
• Represent clients in negotiations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff to ensure seamless case progression.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar.
• 1-3 years of experience in personal injury litigation, preferably on the plaintiff side.
• Strong understanding of California tort law, discovery, and trial procedure.
• Proven ability to manage personal injury cases independently.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Commitment to representing injured clients with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills

• Experience with bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or wrongful death cases preferred.
• Familiarity with case management and litigation software (e.g., Litify, SmartAdvocate, Filevine, Clio, or similar).
• Demonstrated passion for client advocacy and achieving justice for the injured.
• Proactive, driven, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team while taking initiative on assigned cases.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.
• Opportunities for advancement within the firm.
• Hands-on courtroom and trial experience early in your career.
• Career path development within litigation, operations, and leadership.
• Paid time off and flexible hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your voice matters and your work makes a difference.