Personal Injury Defense Attorney, Irvine (26-010)

Klinedinst Pc; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Klinedinst PC seeks a California-licensed attorney with 8–12 years of litigation experience focusing on personal injury defense and/or general liability. Civil litigation background is preferred.

The ideal candidate handles cases independently, analyzes complex issues, and manages discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. We offer a competitive pay range, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• California-licensed with 8–12 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials and a passion for advocacy.
• Interest in personal injury defense or general liability matters; civil litigation background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Structure discovery plans and manage complex cases.
• Take and defend depositions and supervise document-intensive litigation.
• Draft dispositive motions and prepare for trial.
• Represent clients and coordinate with teams on multi-state matters.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition handling

Trial preparation

Client interaction

Education

California license

8–12 years experience

Tools

Discovery planning

Drafting motions

Job description

Personal Injury Defense Attorney, Irvine (26-010)

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Level up your legal career by joining Klinedinst’s growing and dynamic team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with 8 to 12 years of litigation experience with a strong interest in personal injury defense and/or general liability; civil litigation background is preferred.

Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to take their career to the next level. Candidates for this position must be California-licensed with strong academic credentials. We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for advocacy and are ready to find creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility, independently handle cases, and analyze/research complex issues. We’re also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. If you have experience representing clients in the financial industry, that is a plus, though not required.

Coming to work with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer competitive pay and benefits, interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, and many opportunities for professional growth and development.We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Californialicensed with 8 to 12years of experience
• Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
• Interest in working on personal injury and general liability matters; civil litigation background preferred
• Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Pay range: $185,000-215,000 per year(depends on experience)
• Team player

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND:

• Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
• A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote or hybrid working arrangements
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
• Merit-based compensation

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s legal team. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale , Super Lawyers, and other awards for its talented team of legal professionals. Plus, we are expanding our footprint across the West.We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform. Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling construction, employment; and general liability litigation with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, actively seeking to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds. We adhere to strict anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.

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