Associate Attorney

Andrews & Higgins; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Andrews & Higgins located in Newport Beach, California, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for their Personal Injury and Mass Torts practice. This full-time, in-office role requires a motivated attorney with 5–6 years of litigation experience, who can independently manage cases while working with a collaborative legal team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong legal writing, analytical, and client communication skills, and will be comfortable handling sensitive issues. A competitive salary range of $155,000–$175,000 is offered along with performance bonuses and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in personal injury litigation; mass tort experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to independently manage cases and deadlines.
• Comfortable handling cases involving sexual abuse and other sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury and mass tort matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings.
• Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active California license to practice law

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our growing Personal Injury and Mass Torts practice. This is a full‑time, in‑office position ideal for a motivated attorney with 5–6 years of litigation experience who is comfortable independently managing cases while collaborating with a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, strategic, client‑focused, and committed to achieving excellent results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury and mass tort matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement demands
• Handle depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and court appearances
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and insurance carriers
• Analyze medical records, liability issues, and damages
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff to develop case strategy
• Ensure compliance with all court deadlines and firm procedures
• Provide supervision and mentorship to legal assistants as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active and good‑standing license to practice law in California
• 5–6 years of experience in personal injury litigation; mass tort experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable handling cases involving sexual abuse and other sensitive issues
• Proven ability to independently manage cases and deadlines
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and settlement negotiations
• Professional demeanor with excellent client communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Base salary range is $155,000–$175,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• End of year performance bonus
• Paid time off