Associate Attorney in Personal Injury Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA, to join their Litigation Department. This full-time, onsite role involves managing complex personal injury cases from filing through trial. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced trial attorneys to deliver exceptional results for clients.

Duties

• Manage a full caseload of litigated personal injury matters from filing to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend and argue at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Work closely with clients, experts, and medical providers to build strong case strategies.
• Oversee and direct paralegals and legal assistants assigned to litigation cases.
• Maintain strong communication with clients to keep them informed and supported.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and pre-trial preparations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on high-exposure and complex matters.
• Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal and firm standards.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license.
• 1-3+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion work.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Client-centered approach with strong interpersonal communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California Bar license.

Skills

• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Client-centered approach with strong interpersonal communication.

Benefits

• Guaranteed competitive pay plan.
• Proficiency/performance bonus.
• 401K.
• 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Opportunity for advancement.