Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

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

Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury (0-3 Years)
Encino, CA | Full-Time | $90,000 - $130,000 per year, DOE

About Us

California Accident Firm, APC is a boutique, rapidly growing Plaintiff's Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation throughout California. We're known for ethical, aggressive representation of our clients - and we're respected by our adversaries for it.

We're looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. You'll manage an active caseload with the direct support and mentorship of a Senior Trial Attorney, gaining hands-on experience across the full litigation lifecycle - 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 our associates.

What You'll Do

• Manage an active caseload of personal injury matters - motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and related claims - 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 Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication, Demurrers, and discovery motions
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Draft complaints ranging from routine motor vehicle cases to more complex premises liability and assault matters
• Conduct legal research and handle law and motion practice
• Assist with settlement negotiations and mediations
• Assist with trial preparation, including Motions in Limine, jury instructions, and special verdict forms
• Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
• Meet all court-imposed and internal deadlines

What We're Looking For

• 0-3 years of personal injury litigation experience (new admittees welcome)
• Active California Bar License, in good standing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple cases and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively on a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat DC

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $90,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off