LA Personal Injury Litigation Associate - Fast-Paced Trials

The Recruiting Hive; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Vacation 80 hours first year

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life - 50

Supplemental insurance

Advancement opportunities

Advanced technology

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is assisting a leading California personal injury firm in Los Angeles to hire an Associate Attorney for its Litigation Department. The role focuses on handling high-value PI matters from filing through trial, with collaboration from senior attorneys and a supportive team environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited school, be admitted to the California Bar, and have 1–3+ years of litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license
• 1–3+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil matters

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 matters
• Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal standards

Skills

California Bar license

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is assisting a leading California personal injury firm in Los Angeles to hire an Associate Attorney for its Litigation Department. The role focuses on handling high-value PI matters from filing through trial, with collaboration from senior attorneys and a supportive team environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited school, be admitted to the California Bar, and have 1–3+ years of litigation experience.