Personal Injury Attorney - Plaintiff-Side

Orion Placement; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A plaintiff-side law firm in Glendale, CA is seeking a seasoned attorney with over 13 years of personal injury litigation experience. This full-time role involves handling all phases of personal injury cases, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate is licensed in California and possesses strong critical thinking and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $200,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 13+ years of experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff-side strongly preferred).
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of personal injury cases, including case evaluation and trial preparation.
• Draft and prepare complaints, motions, and litigation documents.
• Communicate regularly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with a team of case managers and paralegals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff‑side firm handling high‑value personal injury cases, including wrongful death, TBI, catastrophic injury, and major orthopedic matters
• Take true ownership of your cases from complaint through resolution, with real opportunities to try cases and drive meaningful results for clients
• Step into a rapidly growing PI practice with strong infrastructure, steady case flow, and the chance to build your trial skills
• Competitive compensation range ($120k$200k), full benefits, and a clear path to grow your income and responsibilities over time

Location

On‑site in Glendale, CA. You’ll work from a centrally located Los Angeles‑area office, easily commutable from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Alhambra, and nearby communities.

Note

You must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar, have at least 1 year of personal injury litigation experience, and be able to work on‑site full‑time in Glendale with some travel throughout California for hearings, depositions, and case needs.

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established plaintiff‑side law firm representing injury victims and everyday people in high‑stakes cases against large corporations, insurers, and employers. With decades of experience and a track record of significant settlements and verdicts, they are known for combining fearless advocacy with deep compassion for their clients. Their growing personal injury team focuses on serious and catastrophic injury matters, wrongful death, and complex liability cases across California.

Job Description

• Handle all phases of personal injury cases, including case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft and prepare complaints, motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and participate in mediations and settlement conferences as opportunities arise
• Develop and execute legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost‑effectively for clients
• Communicate regularly with clients, experts, co‑counsel, and opposing counsel to move cases forward
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediations, and trial
• Collaborate with a team of case managers, paralegals, and support staff to keep cases organized and on track
• Bring a team‑oriented, solutions‑focused attitude to the PI litigation group and broader office

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• At least 13+ years of experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff‑side strongly preferred)
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and handling personal injury cases through litigation phases
• Strong critical thinking, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with confidence in court and at depositions (or a clear desire to build those skills)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, meet strict deadlines, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred but not required
• Willingness to travel within California as needed for hearings, depos, and case matters

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll make a tangible difference in clients lives by helping them secure justice and financial recovery after life‑changing injuries
• You’ll join a litigation‑focused, mission‑driven team that values maturity, reliability, and strong work ethic and invests in attorney growth
• You’ll receive a competitive salary in the $120,000$200,000 range depending on experience, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off in a growing, stable firm

JPC-490

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance