Description:

Position Overview:
We are seeking a driven, sharp Litigation Attorney with at least 3+ years of hands-on civil litigation experience in plaintiff personal injury. This role is ideal for an associate who can handle navigating deadlines, excels at taking and defending depositions, prepares cases for mediation in a thorough manner to achieve maximum results for clients, and can independently move cases through the discovery and pre-trial phases. You will manage a dynamic caseload, handle contested liability and complex injury claims, and work alongside firm management and senior trial counsel to take high-value cases to mediation and possibly trial.

Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Management & Case Execution

Manage a portfolio of personal injury matters from initial filing through discovery, law and motion practice, mediation, and settlement or trial preparation.
Draft complex pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and substantive motions (e.g., motions to compel, motions in limine, opposition to MSJs).
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, key witnesses, treating physicians, and experts.

Courtroom & Dispute Resolution

Regularly appear for hearings and case management conferences.
Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and mandatory settlement conferences to secure maximum recoveries.
Assist senior trial counsel with trial strategy, exhibit preparation, witness outlines, and second-chair trial duties as needed.

Client & Expert Coordination

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, keeping them informed and prepared throughout the litigation lifecycle.
Work closely with medical providers, expert witnesses, life care planner, and investigators to build rock-solid liability and damages cases.
Direct case managers, legal assistants and paralegals to ensure efficient workflow, strict deadline compliance, and accurate case files.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Mandatory Requirements

Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of dedicated experience handling plaintiff personal injury civil litigation in California.
Deposition & Courtroom Record: Proven track record of independently taking/defending depositions and achieving strong results at mediation.
Procedural Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure, Civil Discovery Act, California Evidence Code, and local court rules.

Key Competencies:

Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills with a sharp eye for detail.
Strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to resolving cases efficiently.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain control over a busy litigation docket.
High emotional intelligence and professional empathy when working with injured clients.