Associate Attorney - Personal Injury (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a passionate and knowledgeable Associate Attorney in Culver City, CA, to join their growing team. This role involves handling personal injury cases from inception to trial, with opportunities to engage in active litigation and develop litigation skills.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of personal injury litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation and execution.
• Represent clients in court, mediation, depositions, and arbitration, advocating effectively at each stage.
• Draft clear and compelling legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Communicate effectively and frequently with clients, opposing counsel, and courts, including engaging in regular settlement negotiations on behalf of clients.
• Manage caseload independently while collaborating with company attorneys and support staff.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active State Bar membership in applicable job location.
• Minimum 2-4 years of personal injury or similar law experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active State Bar membership in applicable job location.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Benefits

• Company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• Membership dues to various professional organizations and MCLE courses paid.
• Health and dental plans, life, vision, and pet insurance offered.
• Paid time off that starts to accrue on your first day of work.
• Generous 401k and profit share plan.