Associate Attorney needed for Santa Ana office

Job Overview

A busy and well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm based in Santa Ana, California is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney. This position is ideal for a driven legal professional—particularly a newer attorney—interested in gaining hands-on litigation experience. The role offers an excellent opportunity to manage personal injury cases from intake through trial in a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment.

Location

• Santa Ana, California

Duties

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through trial

• Draft and negotiate settlement demands

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery

• Conduct legal research and draft supporting memoranda

• Represent clients at mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and court appearances

• Engage in trial preparation alongside senior attorneys

• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff

• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in personal injury litigation preferred

• Strong interest in trial work and litigation

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume legal setting

• Must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and client-focused

• Driven, self-motivated, and eager to take initiative

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-approved or California-approved law school

Certifications

• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar

Skills

• Excellent oral advocacy and courtroom presence

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Proficiency in motion practice and discovery disputes

• Experience conducting and defending depositions

• Effective case management and time organization

• Ability to present confidently before judges and clients

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses

• Health insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• State Bar dues and CLE costs covered

• On-site parking

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Specializing in personal injury, this firm fights for maximum compensation and real justice for clients who have been harmed or whose rights have been violated in any way. The firm has extensive experience in cases ranging from serious motor vehicle accidents to severe injury or wrongful death caused by defective products and dangerous premises. For over three decades, the team has obtained outstanding results on behalf of clients.