Attorney | Personal Injury | 149093

Gilder Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Encino, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its plaintiff-side personal injury practice. You will handle active cases under guidance from a Senior Trial Attorney, conduct legal research, draft motions, respond to discovery, and participate in depositions and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate is CA-barred, with strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently while working collaboratively

Qualifications

• California Bar admission and good standing required.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury or litigation experience preferred.
• Trial experience desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle personal injury matters and manage an active caseload with guidance from Senior Trial Attorney.
• Conduct legal research, draft and respond to motions, and draft complaints.
• Propound and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations, and assist with trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel, supporting trial teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Research

Organization

Time management

Independence and collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

A plaintiff-side personal injury practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Encino office. The position is suited to a California-barred attorney who is interested in personal injury litigation, willing to learn, and comfortable managing an active caseload with guidance from a Senior Trial Attorney.

The role involves handling personal injury matters, conducting legal research, drafting and responding to motions, propounding and responding to written discovery, drafting complaints, taking and defending depositions, participating in settlement negotiations and mediations, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and assisting with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• California Bar admission and good standing required
• Plaintiff-side personal injury or litigation experience preferred
• Trial experience desirable
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Schedule & Location

• Encino, California
• Fully in-office
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Full-time

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000-$130,000 annually, with limited flexibility depending on the candidate
• Health, dental, and vision insurance costs covered for the employee
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement

Salary Range

$90,000-$130,000