Litigation Associate, Personal Injury — LA (Onsite)

CareerNerds, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC, a leading California personal injury firm based in Los Angeles, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Department. Handle high-value PI matters from filing through trial alongside experienced trial attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD and CA Bar, 1–3+ years of PI or civil litigation, strong advocacy, and the ability to manage cases independently. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active California Bar license.
• 1–3+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion work.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Client-centered approach with strong interpersonal communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.

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

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar license

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Depositions/mediations

Independent caseload management

Time management

Client communication

Bilingual in Spanish (optional)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC, a leading California personal injury firm based in Los Angeles, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Department. Handle high-value PI matters from filing through trial alongside experienced trial attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD and CA Bar, 1–3+ years of PI or civil litigation, strong advocacy, and the ability to manage cases independently. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.