Plantiff Personal Attorney

Law; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 3% employer match

Paid on-site parking

Weekly catered breakfasts

Monthly team lunches

Quarterly team outings

Job summary

Law, a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Los Angeles, seeks an Associate Trial Attorney to own and advance personal injury matters from filing through resolution.

You will handle discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep, and collaborate with senior counsel on high-exposure cases, including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, while maintaining strong client communication and case timelines.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• At least one year of litigation experience.
• Experience with trial preparation, including witness preparation, pretrial filings, and motions in limine.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to advocating for injured individuals and pursuing fair outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury matters from filing through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, expert coordination, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategy by assessing facts, liability, and damages to support clients' objectives.
• Contribute to major trials on high-exposure cases with senior trial counsel.
• Prepare cases for trial with witness prep, evidentiary organization, and motions in limine.
• Represent clients with clear, compassionate communication on case developments and settlement options.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure effective case transitions and progress.
• Maintain case deadlines and documentation with accuracy and accountability.

Skills

California Bar license

Litigation experience

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Location: Century City, Los Angeles, CA · Full-time · On-site

Compensation: Up to $225,000 + bonus

About the Opportunity:

I'm partnering with a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Los Angeles that is seeking an ambitious Associate Trial Attorney to join its growing litigation team.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who has gained courtroom and trial experience and is ready to take greater ownership of their cases while continuing to develop into a lead trial lawyer. The firm represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries and life-changing losses, with a particular emphasis on complex, high-value personal injury matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Your Own Cases: Oversee personal injury matters from the filing stage through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, expert coordination, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop Litigation Strategy: Assess case facts, evaluate liability and damages, and build strategies that support clients' objectives.
• Contribute to Major Trials: Support senior trial counsel on complex, high-exposure cases, including catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death claims.
• Prepare Cases for Trial: Assist with witness preparation, evidentiary organization, pretrial motions, motions in limine, and other trial-related proceedings.
• Represent Clients: Maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients regarding case developments, legal strategy, and settlement options.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate with pre-litigation professionals, paralegals, and other legal team members to ensure effective case transitions and progress.
• Maintain Case Compliance: Manage court deadlines, procedural requirements, and case documentation with accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• At least one year of litigation experience.
• Experience with trial preparation, including witness preparation, pretrial filings, and motions in limine.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while exercising sound legal judgment and recognizing when strategic guidance is needed.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to advocating for injured individuals and pursuing fair outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience handling catastrophic injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, truck accident, motorcycle accident, rideshare, or pedestrian injury matters.
• Prior first-chair or second-chair trial experience, ideally including a trial carried through to verdict.
• Familiarity with complex, high-damages plaintiff-side litigation.
• Strong client relationship management and courtroom advocacy skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $225,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by the employer.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Paid on-site parking.
• Weekly catered breakfasts and monthly team lunches.
• Quarterly team outings, including sporting events and other activities.