Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement, Los Angeles, CA, seeks an attorney to lead a personal injury litigation caseload from filing through resolution. This full-time hybrid role offers meaningful responsibility and opportunities to draft pleadings, take depositions, and participate in hearings.

You must hold an active California Bar license, have at least 1 year PI experience, and demonstrate strong deposition, research, and writing skills. Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong deposition experience.
• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure and discovery.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and litigation responsibilities.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
• Mediation, arbitration, or trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from filing through resolution.
• Draft complaints, motions, oppositions, mediation briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and case management conferences.
• Develop litigation strategy while evaluating liability, damages, and evidentiary issues.
• Prepare clients for depositions, mediation, medical examinations, and trial.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and medical providers.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients on case value and litigation strategy.
• Maintain deadlines and case management records.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trial as experience allows.

Skills

Active California Bar license

Personal injury litigation experience

Deposition experience

Legal writing skills

Client communication

Job description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing plaintiff-side litigation team where your work has a direct impact on clients' lives.
• Handle meaningful cases with real responsibility from early in your career.
• Receive mentorship from experienced leadership while building your litigation skills.
• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, mediations, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values professional growth.
• Enjoy performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to competitive compensation.
• Hybrid work flexibility with modern technology and streamlined workflows.

Location: Los Angeles, California. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity, offering a combination of in-office collaboration and flexible remote work.

Note: To be considered, you must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 1 year of personal injury litigation experience, along with strong deposition and legal writing skills.

About Us

We are a growing California plaintiff litigation firm committed to delivering exceptional representation and personalized service to individuals who have suffered serious injuries. Our team believes in hands-on mentorship, collaboration, and providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility from day one. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from filing through resolution.
• Draft complaints, motions, oppositions, mediation briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and case management conferences.
• Develop litigation strategy while evaluating liability, damages, and evidentiary issues.
• Prepare clients for depositions, mediation, medical examinations, and trial.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and medical providers.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients on case value and litigation strategy.
• Maintain deadlines and case management records.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trial as experience allows.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong deposition experience.
• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure and discovery.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and litigation responsibilities.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
• Mediation, arbitration, or trial experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll work alongside experienced attorneys who are invested in your success while giving you the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful cases. We foster a collaborative culture where attorneys continue developing their litigation skills, contribute to successful outcomes, and enjoy long-term career growth within an expanding practice.

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Benefits

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