Associate Attorney, Personal Injury — Mentored Trial Path

NACBA; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSAs and FSAs

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

California Accident Firm, APC seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Plaintiff's Personal Injury team in Encino, CA. You will manage an active caseload with mentorship from a Senior Trial Attorney, gaining hands-on experience from discovery through trial prep.

Recent law school graduates and attorneys early in their PI career are encouraged to apply; we invest heavily in training. This full-time role offers a salary of $90,000–$130,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar License, in good standing.
• 0–3 years personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively on a team.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat DC.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of PI matters with guidance from a Senior Trial Attorney.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, experts, and witnesses.
• Draft and respond to motions and oppositions, including MSJ/ Preliminary motions.
• Propound and respond to written discovery.
• Draft complaints from routine to complex PI matters.
• Conduct legal research and handle law and motion practice.
• Assist with settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including motions in limine and jury instructions.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
• Meet all court-imposed and internal deadlines.

Skills

California Bar license

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat DC

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat DC

Job description

California Accident Firm, APC seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Plaintiff's Personal Injury team in Encino, CA. You will manage an active caseload with mentorship from a Senior Trial Attorney, gaining hands-on experience from discovery through trial prep.

Recent law school graduates and attorneys early in their PI career are encouraged to apply; we invest heavily in training. This full-time role offers a salary of $90,000–$130,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.