Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

The Bronx; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Continuing legal education support

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to manage plaintiff personal injury matters from filing through resolution in California. You will collaborate with experienced attorneys on case strategy and advocate for clients at all stages.

The role requires CA bar, strong research and writing, trial experience preferred, and ability to manage multiple cases. You will draft motions, handle discovery, coordinate with clients, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Active California license to practice law.
• Prior plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury procedures and CA laws.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Strong organizational and client-relations skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury matters from filing through resolution.
• Conduct case investigations to establish liability and evaluate damages.
• Draft, file, and argue pleadings, discovery motions, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and oppose dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with attorneys and legal staff.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Advocate on behalf of clients through all stages of litigation.

Skills

CA Bar

Litigation

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Client Communication

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Litigation Associate Attorney will manage plaintiff personal injury matters from filing through resolution while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys on case strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Conduct case investigations to establish liability and evaluate damages.
• Draft, file, and argue pleadings, discovery motions, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and oppose dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with attorneys and legal staff.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Advocate on behalf of clients through all stages of litigation.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in California.
• Prior plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated trial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of personal injury litigation procedures and applicable state laws.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $115,000-$185,000, depending on experience.
• Medical insurance.
• 401(k) with employer safe harbor match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Continuing legal education and professional development support.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.