Associate Attorney - Personal Injury (Remote)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for a remote position based in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to support senior trial attorneys in high-exposure personal injury cases, providing valuable mentorship and hands-on experience in litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

Duties

• Support senior attorneys in managing catastrophic injury litigation cases.
• Assist with legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Participate in case strategy sessions, trial preparation, and client communications.
• Attend and assist with depositions, mediations, hearings, and arbitrations.
• Coordinate with experts, medical providers, and clients to support case development.
• Ensure all case documentation complies with legal and firm standards.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license.
• 2+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Prior experience with depositions, mediations, or motion work is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with senior attorneys.
• 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 legal writing and research skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 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.
• Full mentorship and exposure to catastrophic injury cases.
• Opportunity for long-term career advancement.