Associate Attorney - Litigation - Los Angeles, CA

The Keystone Distinction Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

401K

80 hours vacation first year

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

Supplemental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Strong support team

Advanced technology

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Department. You will handle a full caseload of high-value personal injury matters from filing through trial, collaborating with senior attorneys and support staff.

Ideal candidates have a JD from an accredited school, California Bar, 1–3+ years of litigation experience, and excellent advocacy, research, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active California Bar license.
• 1–3+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motions.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Client-centered communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on high-exposure and complex matters
• Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal and firm standards

Skills

Advocacy skills

Deposition experience

Motion work

Independent caseload management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Spanish bilingual (nice to have)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar license

Job description

Associate Attorney - Litigation - Los Angeles, CA

Based in Los Angeles, Our client is California's leading personal injury law firm, having recovered over $3 billion for thier clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced 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 their 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
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on high-exposure and complex matters
• 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
• 1-3+ 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
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.

Value Proposition:

• Position is open due to growth, not turnover.
• Guaranteed Competitive pay plan
• Proficiency/performance bonus
• 401K
• 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 50% paid for by the employer.
• Supplemental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Strong support team
• Advanced technology creating a highly efficient work environment

Our client has a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. They pride themselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. This is a great place to build a career!