Senior Personal Injury Litigator — Lead Cases, Growth Path

Privacy and Cybersecurity Section, Los Angeles Bar Association; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Settlement bonus structure

Retirement plan opportunities

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Avaness Law in California seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to lead complex cases from filing to resolution, mentoring staff and shaping strategy. You will manage client matters, supervise support personnel, and drive cases toward successful outcomes with strong professional standards.

The role requires handling depositions, pleadings, motions, discovery, and court appearances, while maintaining proactive client communication and ensuring ethical, results-driven

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing litigation matters.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Experience handling mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Trial experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation matters from filing through settlement, trial, or other resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies designed to maximize client outcomes.
• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions, including parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Represent clients in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and case value to develop effective resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on case strategy, litigation planning, and trial preparation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to paralegals, case managers, and support staff.
• Maintain proactive client communication and ensure an exceptional client experience throughout the litigation process.
• Effectively manage deadlines, case budgets, and litigation priorities.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Deposition skills

Motions and discovery

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Leadership

Education

California State Bar

Job description

Avaness Law in California seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to lead complex cases from filing to resolution, mentoring staff and shaping strategy. You will manage client matters, supervise support personnel, and drive cases toward successful outcomes with strong professional standards.

The role requires handling depositions, pleadings, motions, discovery, and court appearances, while maintaining proactive client communication and ensuring ethical, results-driven