Associate Attorney, Plaintiff PI — Mentored Trial Training

CALIFORNIA ACCIDENT FIRM APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

California Accident Firm, APC in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney to join our plaintiff personal injury team. You will manage an active caseload with mentorship from a Senior Trial Attorney, handling cases from discovery through trial preparation.

Recent law graduates and early-career attorneys are encouraged to apply; we invest heavily in training. The role is on-site in Encino/LA with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Active California Bar License in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of personal injury 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 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.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat DC

Education

Active California Bar License

Job description

California Accident Firm, APC in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney to join our plaintiff personal injury team. You will manage an active caseload with mentorship from a Senior Trial Attorney, handling cases from discovery through trial preparation.

Recent law graduates and early-career attorneys are encouraged to apply; we invest heavily in training. The role is on-site in Encino/LA with competitive compensation and benefits.