Lead Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Law Firms; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Law Firms is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with a Plaintiff Personal Injury background to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle auto accident litigation, manage complex cases through trial, and independently lead all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities include managing 70–80 active matters, handling discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial as first-chair counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
• Prior Plaintiff Personal Injury experience is required
• Auto accident litigation experience is strongly preferred
• Proven trial experience and the ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 70-80 active Plaintiff Personal Injury matters.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Draft, file, and argue law and motion matters.
• Prepare cases for trial and independently serve as first-chair trial counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients throughout the litigation process.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide strategic case guidance.

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with a strong background in Plaintiff Personal Injury law to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling auto accident litigation, managing complex cases through trial, and independently leading all phases of litigation. This position offers the opportunity to take over an established caseload and play a key role in the firm's continued growth as trial volume increases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 70–80 active Plaintiff Personal Injury matters.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Draft, file, and argue law and motion matters.
• Prepare cases for trial and independently serve as first-chair trial counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients throughout the litigation process.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide strategic case guidance.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Prior Plaintiff Personal Injury experience is required.
• Auto accident litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven trial experience and the ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $300,000. Compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as geographic market, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including: