Lead Personal Injury Litigator - Trial-Ready

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Los Angeles, California seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with substantial plaintiff-side personal injury experience to manage cases independently while collaborating with seasoned trial lawyers.

You will oversee the litigation lifecycle from case evaluation to trial preparation, with opportunities to lead at trial and co-chair on other matters. Strong civil litigation skills and ability to handle complex liability and damages issues are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Approximately 7+ years of personal injury law firm experience.
• Substantial hands-on civil litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California litigation procedures, discovery and applicable deadlines.
• Experience evaluating liability, damages and case value.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate meaningful settlements.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and manage cases from filing through resolution or trial.
• Evaluate new and existing matters for liability, damages, settlement potential and litigation strategy.
• Draft complaints, pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents.
• Propound and respond to written discovery and resolve discovery disputes.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings and trial.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Identify, retain and prepare medical and other expert witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and develop arguments involving complex liability and damages issues.
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, conferences and other court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution.
• Prepare cases for trial, including motions in limine, witness examinations, exhibits and other trial materials.
• Work closely with clients regarding treatment, case development, expectations and litigation strategy.
• Oversee and collaborate with assigned paralegal, legal support and case-management professionals.
• Review medical records, treatment recommendations and other evidence relevant to damages.
• Evaluate liens, insurance issues and other considerations affecting case resolution.
• Assist other attorneys with hearings, appearances and trials when appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition

Negotiation

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor

California Bar

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Los Angeles, California seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with substantial plaintiff-side personal injury experience to manage cases independently while collaborating with seasoned trial lawyers.

You will oversee the litigation lifecycle from case evaluation to trial preparation, with opportunities to lead at trial and co-chair on other matters. Strong civil litigation skills and ability to handle complex liability and damages issues are essential.