Plaintiff Litigation Attorney

Torklaw; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Training & CE budget

Company‑issued laptop

Job summary

TORKLAW, a premier plaintiff personal injury firm, seeks a Litigation Attorney in Irvine to handle hands‑on litigation, from depositions to trial. You will own cases, work on strategy with senior attorneys, and pursue favorable outcomes for seriously injured clients.

Ideal candidates have CA bar admission, 2–3 years civil litigation, and strong writing and advocacy skills, with experience handling depositions and substantial independent case work. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• 2–3 years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff‑side preferred).
• Hands‑on experience taking and defending depositions.
• Demonstrated law and motion experience in California state court (federal court a plus).
• Comfort reading medical records and understanding injury mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, demand letters, discovery on plaintiff‑side personal injury and related matters.
• Handle law and motion, draft and argue motions in state and federal court.
• Take and defend depositions of defendants, treating physicians, and experts.
• Prepare clients for deposition and trial; work with experts to develop case theory.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and team.

Skills

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independent caseload management

Education

J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school

Tools

California e‑filing

Job description

LITIGATION ATTORNEY | PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY

PAY: $150K + DOE

TORKLAW is more than a highly regarded personal injury firm - it’s a place for attorneys who want meaningful responsibility, hands‑on litigation experience, and the opportunity to make a real impact for seriously injured clients. If you are driven by substantive litigation work, strategic advocacy, and delivering exceptional results, this is an opportunity to elevate your practice alongside a collaborative and trial‑focused team.

Our litigation attorneys are hands‑on, strategic, and relentless in pursuing the best possible outcomes for clients. From depositions through trial, you’ll take ownership of your cases, refine litigation strategy as matters evolve, and play a key role in delivering impactful results.

WHY TORKLAW?

We are a collaborative, supportive, and growth‑driven team committed to delivering exceptional results for clients while helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Litigation Attorney, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft complaints, demand letters, written discovery, and discovery responses on plaintiff‑side personal injury, elder abuse, and employment law matters.
• Handle all aspects of law and motion — drafting, opposing, and arguing motions in state and federal court
• Take depositions of defendants, treating physicians, and retained experts
• Defend depositions of plaintiffs and prepare clients thoroughly for their testimony
• Prepare lay witnesses, treating providers, and experts for deposition and trial
• Work directly with retained experts (medical, biomechanical, economic, life care planning, accident reconstruction) to develop case theory and damages
• Review and analyze medical records, imaging, and provider reports; identify mechanism of injury and causation issues
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with the senior litigation attorney and execute on it independently
• Attend hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the internal team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• 2–3 years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff‑side preferred; relevant defense‑side experience will be considered). Candidates with less experience will be considered only if they can demonstrate substantial independent case‑handling, including depositions taken, contested motions argued, and meaningful expert work
• Hands‑on experience taking and defending depositions
• Demonstrated law and motion experience in California state court (and federal court a plus)
• Comfort reading and working with medical records; familiarity with anatomy, mechanism of injury, and common treatment pathways in orthopedic, neurological, and soft‑tissue cases
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Self‑starter who manages a caseload independently while remaining responsive to direction from the lead attorney
• Professional, organized, and able to juggle competing deadlines on a serious‑injury caseload without dropping anything

Nice to have:

• Background in personal injury, medical malpractice, or general liability- particularly with serious‑injury, catastrophic‑injury, wrongful death, or traumatic brain injury cases
• Trial experience preferred (first or second chair)
• Experience working with high‑value cases and the expert‑heavy work‑up they require
• Familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure, local court rules, and e‑filing in California state and federal courts

BENEFITS & PERKS

In addition to a competitive salary, this position will receive the following benefits:

• 12 paid holidays annually
• 10 days of paid vacation annually
• 6 days of sick leave annually
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe‑harbor company match
• Training and continuing education budget
• Regular firm events
• Company‑issued laptop replaced every 3 years - after 3 years, your work laptop becomes your personal laptop
• Occasional access to premium event tickets and company suite experiences, based on availability

JOIN A TEAM THAT CARES

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a litigator while handling meaningful plaintiff‑side cases alongside an experienced team, we’d love to hear from you.