Description:
Description:Based in Los Angeles, A Personal Injury Attorney is California's leading personal injury law firm, having recovered over $2 billion for our clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate Attorney to join our Litigation Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven attorney with a passion for advocacy and courtroom practice to handle complex and high-value personal injury cases from filing through trial.
The ideal candidate is confident, client-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment. You will work alongside experienced trial attorneys and litigation support teams while having access to a wide range of resources to help deliver exceptional results for our clients.
This is a full-time, onsite position based out of our Los Angeles office.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage a full caseload of litigated personal injury matters from filing to resolution
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
- Attend and argue at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
- Work closely with clients, experts, and medical providers to build strong case strategies
- Oversee and direct paralegals and legal assistants assigned to litigation cases
- Maintain strong communication with clients to keep them informed and supported
- Participate in settlement negotiations and pre-trial preparations
- Mentor junior attorneys
- Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal and firm standards
Skills & Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
- 5+ 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