Senior Attorney - Personal Injury Litigation

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Senior Attorney for its Personal Injury Litigation department in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated professionals committed to achieving favorable outcomes for clients in complex personal injury cases.

Duties

• Lead trials and depositions.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively.
• Develop and deliver arguments in personal injury matters.
• Lead a team of associates, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• At least three years of experience in personal injury litigation and trial.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate effectively.
• Experience leading a team preferred.
• Ability to exercise common sense in complex situations.
• Adaptable with meticulous attention to detail.
• Reliably commute to or plan to relocate to San Diego, CA.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar license.

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Interpersonal and public speaking.
• Negotiation and research.
• Verbal and written communication.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades.
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans.
• 401k.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Pet Insurance.