Personal Injury Attorney

Orion Placement; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to lead personal injury litigation from filing through trial in Culver City, CA. You will work with seasoned trial attorneys who invest in your development and provide ongoing litigation training and mentorship.

You will gain courtroom exposure through depositions, mediations, motion practice, arbitrations, and jury trials while earning commission opportunities and monthly settlement-based bonuses. The role offers comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active California State Bar membership is required.
• 1+ year of personal injury or employment law experience.
• Plaintiff- or defense-side experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation from inception through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy and independently manage discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurers.
• Maintain frequent, professional communication with clients through the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases toward resolution.
• Participate as first or second chair in arbitrations and jury trials as experience develops.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Advocacy

Case management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of personal injury cases from inception through resolution and trial while developing meaningful hands‑on litigation experience.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys who actively invest in associate development, litigation training, and continuing education.
• Gain courtroom exposure through depositions, mediations, motion practice, arbitrations, and jury trials.
• Earn additional compensation through commission opportunities and monthly settlement‑based bonuses.
• Join a collaborative team where attorneys receive the resources and support needed to litigate cases effectively rather than being limited to pre‑litigation work.
• Build your career with paid bar dues, professional memberships, MCLE courses, continuing education, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.

Location: This is a fully on‑site opportunity available in Culver City, CA offering attorneys the benefit of working closely with our litigation team and receiving direct mentorship and support.

Note: Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active California State Bar membership, and 1+ year of personal injury law or employment law experience. Plaintiff-side or defense-side experience is welcome.

About Us

We are a growing Southern California law practice committed to helping individuals navigate serious, life‑changing legal matters. Our team combines hands‑on advocacy, strong client communication, and an unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results. We believe attorneys grow fastest when given real responsibility, strong resources, and opportunities to develop their litigation skills.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury litigation matters from case inception through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy and independently manage discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, and other persuasive legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance representatives.
• Maintain frequent, professional communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently toward successful resolution.
• Participate as first or second chair in arbitrations and jury trials as experience develops.
• Handle matters involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and other serious injury claims.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 1+ year of personal injury law or employment law experience.
• Plaintiff or defense experience accepted.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong client communication and professional judgment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to become a stronger litigator through meaningful case ownership, courtroom exposure, mentorship, and continuing education. We foster a team‑oriented environment where every employee contributes to our success and attorneys have room to grow professionally and financially. Benefits include health and dental coverage, available life, vision, and pet insurance, paid time off beginning from your first day, paid bar dues and continuing education, professional memberships, 401(k), profit sharing, commissions on settled cases depending on experience, and monthly settlement‑based bonuses.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance