Description:

ME Lawyers, APLC is a plaintiff personal injury law firm seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join our growing team. We currently have opportunities at both the Litigation Attorney and Trial Attorney levels, with compensation ranging from $200,000 to $500,000 annually, depending on the position, experience, and qualifications.

This is an opportunity to work on plaintiff personal injury matters, take meaningful ownership of cases, and work alongside experienced attorneys and legal support teams to pursue strong outcomes for our clients.

Available Opportunities
Litigation Attorney — $200,000–$250,000 annually

Ideal for an attorney with strong plaintiff personal injury litigation experience who can independently manage cases through discovery, depositions, law and motion, mediation, and settlement or trial preparation.

Trial Attorney — $500,000 annually
Ideal for an experienced plaintiff personal injury attorney who can take ownership of high-value cases, develop trial strategy, and confidently handle courtroom proceedings, including witness examination, evidence presentation, and trial advocacy.

Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from litigation through resolution
Develop case strategies based on liability, damages, evidence, applicable law, and potential case outcomes
Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, identifying evidence, and preparing cases for mediation or trial
Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and other substantive litigation documents
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, treating providers, and experts
Evaluate liability, damages, settlement value, and overall case strategy
Represent clients in hearings, case management conferences, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal proceedings
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and other parties
Communicate with clients throughout the litigation process and keep them informed of case developments
Collaborate with case managers, legal assistants, paralegals, experts, investigators, and other attorneys to develop strong liability and damages cases
Maintain control of litigation deadlines, procedural requirements, and accurate case records
Prepare witnesses, exhibits, arguments, and other materials for trial and, for the Trial Attorney role, lead courtroom advocacy and trial proceedings

Qualifications:

Active license to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar of California
Plaintiff personal injury experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of California personal injury law, civil procedure, discovery, and evidence
Experience handling civil litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, motions, and settlement negotiations
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong judgment and ability to independently evaluate cases and develop effective litigation strategies
Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities
Client-focused approach with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively with injured clients

Position-Specific Qualifications
Litigation Attorney

3+ years of hands-on plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
Proven ability to independently manage cases through discovery, depositions, and mediation
Strong experience with California civil litigation procedures and deadlines

Trial Attorney

Significant plaintiff personal injury litigation and trial experience
Demonstrated ability to independently develop and execute trial strategy
Confident courtroom presence and ability to effectively examine witnesses, present evidence, and advocate before judges and juries

Why Join ME Lawyers, APLC?

Opportunity to work exclusively on plaintiff personal injury matters
Multiple opportunities for attorneys at different levels of litigation and trial experience
Significant case ownership and opportunity to make an impact on client outcomes
Collaborative environment working alongside attorneys and dedicated legal support teams