Litigation Associate - Personal Injury, Los Angeles

6 Degrees Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Paid Holidays

Vacation (80 hours first year)

Supportive team

Advanced technology

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on handling high-value personal injury cases from filing through trial, with support from experienced trial teams.

A strong advocate with client focus will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school and an active California Bar license, 1–3+ years of litigation experience, and excellent written and oral advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license is required.
• 1-3+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills and ability to manage a heavy caseload.

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

Oral Advocacy

Written Advocacy

Client Communication

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Spanish (optional)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on handling high-value personal injury cases from filing through trial, with support from experienced trial teams.

A strong advocate with client focus will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school and an active California Bar license, 1–3+ years of litigation experience, and excellent written and oral advocacy skills.