Associate Attorney

California Accident Firm, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

California Accident Firm, APC, a boutique plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in California, is seeking an associate attorney to manage an active docket under a Senior Trial Attorney.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of personal injury litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a licensed California Bar in good standing. Responsibilities include depositions, discovery, motions, client communication, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar License and in good standing.
• 0–3 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Ability to handle an active caseload with direction from a Senior Trial Attorney.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a volume of personal injury cases with guidance from a Senior Trial Attorney.
• Represent clients in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other PI claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, including dispositive motions and discovery-related motions.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, experts, and witnesses.
• Assist with settlement negotiations, mediations, and trial preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Litigation caseload management

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Active California Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

We at California Accident Firm, APC are a boutique, rapidly growing Plaintiff’s Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation throughout California. We are known for our ethical but firm representation of our clients and are respected by our adversaries.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 0-3 years of personal injury litigation experience and will be comfortable handling an active caseload with the direction and support of a Senior Trial Attorney.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Minimum of 0-3 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Handle a volume of personal injury cases with the direction of a Senior Trial Attorney.
• Represent clients in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other personal injury claims.
• Strong familiarity with legal research and law and motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions, including those of plaintiffs, defendants, experts, and witnesses.
• Draft and respond to motions and oppositions, including Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication, Demurrers, and discovery-related motions.
• Propound and respond to written discovery.
• Draft complaints ranging from basic motor vehicle accident cases to more complex premises liability and assault cases.
• Assist with settlement negotiations, mediations, and other litigation-related matters.
• Assist with trial preparation, including Motions in Limine, jury instructions, special verdict forms, and other trial-related documents.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
• Meet all court-imposed and internal deadlines.

Requirements

• Active California Bar License and in good standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC.