Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Hakakian Law Group, PC; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hakakian Law Group, PC in West Hollywood, CA seeks a full-time Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to handle a caseload from inception to resolution. You will conduct fact investigations, perform legal research, draft pleadings, and manage discovery while maintaining client communication.

The role includes taking and defending depositions, appearing in hearings, mediations, and trials, and negotiating settlements. Active CA Bar license and strong written/verbal advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in personal injury law and civil litigation, with the ability to analyze liability, damages, and insurance issues.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions, and other litigation-related filings.
• Proficiency in navigating courts at the state level, managing hearings, conferences, and compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Trial-ready skills, including case preparation, witness examination, and presentation of evidence from pre-trial through verdict.
• Hands-on experience conducting and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts, with strong questioning and evaluation skills.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy, negotiation skills, and client communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior personal injury or plaintiff-side experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions, appear in courts for hearings, mediations, and trials, and negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Provide regular updates to clients, explain legal strategies, and prepare them for key litigation events.
• Collaborate with support staff, manage deadlines, and ensure each case receives thorough, individualized attention.

Skills

Personal injury law

Civil litigation

Deposition & trial

Legal research

Drafting motions

Client communication

Time management

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Company Description

Hakakian Law Group, PC is a personal injury law firm serving clients throughout California and headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm is dedicated to providing trustworthy, effective, and assertive legal representation to maximize results and recovery for individuals injured due to others' negligence. Prospective clients receive complimentary case reviews and assessments to help them understand their rights and legal options. Each matter is treated as unique, with individualized attention and care, creating a client-focused environment in which attorneys can meaningfully impact outcomes.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Personal Injury Litigation Attorney role located in West Hollywood, CA. The attorney will manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and motions. Daily responsibilities include conducting and defending depositions, appearing in courts for hearings, mediations, and trials, and negotiating settlements when appropriate. The role involves regular communication with clients to provide updates, explain legal strategies, and prepare them for key litigation events. The attorney will collaborate with support staff, manage deadlines, and ensure that each case receives thorough, individualized attention.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in personal injury law and civil litigation, with the ability to analyze liability, damages, and insurance issues.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions, and other litigation-related filings.
• Proficiency in navigating courts at the state level, managing hearings, conferences, and compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Trial-ready skills, including case preparation, witness examination, and presentation of evidence from pre-trial through verdict.
• Hands-on experience conducting and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts, with strong questioning and evaluation skills.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy, negotiation skills, and client communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior personal injury or plaintiff-side experience is highly preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 base plus performance bonuses and other benefits.