Senior Personal Injury Litigator - Lead Case & Trial

SPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its plaintiff-side Personal Injury practice. You will handle a portfolio of personal injury matters through all stages of litigation, from case evaluation to trial prep and potential lead counsel on cases.

The ideal candidate has about 7+ years of experience in California personal injury litigation, strong negotiation and deposition skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active California Bar membership.
• Approximately 7+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong civil litigation skills with knowledge of discovery and deadlines.
• Experience evaluating liability, damages and case value.
• Demonstrated skill in negotiating settlements and preparing for trial.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and manage cases from filing through resolution or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents.
• Propound and respond to written discovery and resolve disputes.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings and trial.
• Take and defend depositions and manage expert witnesses.
• Review medical records and liens relevant to damages and recovery.
• Work with paralegals and staff to move cases toward trial.

Skills

Juris Doctor

California Bar

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Software Placement Group in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its plaintiff-side Personal Injury practice. You will handle a portfolio of personal injury matters through all stages of litigation, from case evaluation to trial prep and potential lead counsel on cases.

The ideal candidate has about 7+ years of experience in California personal injury litigation, strong negotiation and deposition skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with adherence to deadlines.