Senior Attorney (Irvine, CA)

Career Consulting Partners; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with 4% match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday Days

Job summary

Career Consulting Partners is seeking a Senior Attorney for a personal injury law firm in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of litigation experience and a passion for advocating for clients injured by negligence.

Key responsibilities include managing cases through litigation, conducting investigations, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements. Compensation ranges from $180,000 to $250,000 plus benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of personal injury litigation experience with strong trial work.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 civil jury trials to verdict.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume personal injury caseload from intake to trial.
• Conduct liability and damages investigations to maximize case value.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Trial advocacy

Analytical skills

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Active State Bar membership

Job description

Senior Attorney

Career Consulting Partners is partnering with a nationally recognized personal injury law firm that provides legal representation to clients across the United States. We are seeking a skilled Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with 6–10 years of experience to join the firm’s Irvine, CA office. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience and a genuine passion for advocating on behalf of individuals injured due to negligence. This role is focused exclusively on litigation; no pre-litigation responsibilities are required.

Duties:

• Manage a high-volume personal injury caseload, driving cases through all phases of litigation from intake through trial and resolution.
• Conduct strategic liability and damages investigations, leveraging medical records, expert analysis, and factual development to maximize case value.
• Draft and argue substantive pleadings and motions, including discovery motions, law and motion practice, and oppositions to Motions for Summary Judgment (MSJ).
• Aggressively negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and defense counsel, consistently positioning cases for maximum recovery.
• Maintain proactive client communication, set expectations, and deliver high-level client service throughout litigation.
• Serve as First Chair in civil jury trials, handling trial strategy, witness examinations, and courtroom advocacy through verdict.

Qualifications:

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar, with 6 - 10 years of personal injury litigation experience and a strong emphasis on trial work, including a minimum of 8 to 10 civil jury trials to verdict.
• Comprehensive knowledge of personal injury law, state procedures, and litigation strategy, with strong analytical and legal research capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence, and effectively advising clients throughout litigation.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads, meet competing deadlines, and achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborative professional who works effectively with attorneys and support staff, exercises sound judgment, and maintains strict confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Compensation: $180,000 - $250,000 +
• Plus Attorney Fee Structure
• Paid Holiday Days
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Health Insurance, with Dental & Vision Options
• 401k with a 4% company match
• We trust our attorneys to take ownership of their cases while providing guidance when needed.
• Access to professional development resources
• Twice a year, engage with your colleagues in interactive retreats that foster collaboration and rejuvenation.

Location:

• Irvine, CA
• Hybrid Work Schedule