Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Scion Legal Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Our Los Angeles-based plaintiff-side personal injury firm seeks an experienced attorney with a strong trial background to own a caseload from litigation through trial. You’ll work with dedicated support staff in a collaborative environment that values professionalism and work-life balance.

Requirements include CA bar membership, 7+ years of PI litigation, excellent written and oral communication, sound judgment, and a collaborative, diplomatic approach.

Qualifications

• Active California law license in good standing.
• About 7+ years of legal experience with substantial personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and case management skills.
• Confident, effective advocacy style that is firm but not overly aggressive.
• Collaborative, diplomatic approach with colleagues, clients and staff.
• Ambition and drive balanced with professionalism and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Managing a personal injury caseload from litigation through resolution and trial.
• Developing and carrying out case strategy.
• Conducting written discovery and taking/defending depositions.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents.
• Representing clients at hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Preparing cases for trial and trying cases as needed.
• Working closely with support staff and other attorneys to manage matters efficiently.
• Keeping clients informed and maintaining strong relationships with them.

Skills

PI litigation

Trial experience

Deposition skills

Case management

Education

California law license

Job description

Our client, an established plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Los Angeles, is looking for an experienced personal injury litigation attorney with a strong trial background. You’ll have real ownership of a caseload, backed by dedicated support staff, at a collaborative firm that values professionalism and work-life balance. It’s an ideal fit for an ambitious, diplomatic trial attorney who wants top-tier pay and a sustainable schedule.

What We Offer:

• $200,000–$300,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus a potential bonus or commission
• Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance, optional pet insurance and a 401(k)
• A real commitment to work-life balance; attorneys typically work about 40 hours a week, except in the run- up to trial
• Two to three dedicated support professionals assigned to each attorney
• A collaborative, professional culture in a close-knit attorney group
• A firm focused exclusively on personal injury, with more than 15 years serving clients
• A strong reputation with clients, reflected in consistently high reviews

If You Have:

• An active California law license in good standing
• About 7 or more years of legal experience, with substantial personal injury litigation experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent judgment and case management skills
• A confident, effective advocacy style that is firm but not overly aggressive
• A collaborative, diplomatic approach with colleagues, clients and support staff
• Ambition and drive, balanced with professionalism and teamwork

You Will Be:

• Managing a personal injury caseload from litigation through resolution and trial
• Developing and carrying out case strategy
• Conducting written discovery and taking and defending depositions
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents
• Representing clients at hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations
• Preparing cases for trial and trying cases as needed
• Working closely with support staff and other attorneys to manage matters efficiently
• Keeping clients informed and maintaining strong relationships with them