Litigation Associate – Personal Injury, Los Angeles

Ashton North LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Vacation time - 80 hours first year

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life—50%

Supplemental insurance

Advancement opportunities

Strong support team

Advanced technology

Job summary

Ashton North LLC, a leading California personal injury law firm based in Los Angeles, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Department. Handle complex and high-value PI cases from filing through trial, collaborating with trial lawyers and support teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited school, active California Bar license, 1–3+ years of litigation experience, strong oral and written advocacy, and the ability to manage a caseload

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license.
• 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.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Ashton North LLC, a leading California personal injury law firm based in Los Angeles, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Department. Handle complex and high-value PI cases from filing through trial, collaborating with trial lawyers and support teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited school, active California Bar license, 1–3+ years of litigation experience, strong oral and written advocacy, and the ability to manage a caseload