Associate Attorney - Personal Injury Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its Litigation Department in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers an opportunity to manage complex personal injury cases from filing through trial, working alongside experienced trial attorneys. The position is full-time and onsite, ideal for a motivated attorney passionate about advocacy and courtroom practice.

Duties

• Manage a full caseload of litigated personal injury matters from filing to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Attend and argue at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and medical providers to develop case strategies.
• Oversee and direct paralegals and legal assistants on 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 on high-exposure and complex matters.
• Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal 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.