Sepulveda Law Group - Attorney - Litigation , Personal Injury (Stockton or LA)

Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in California is seeking a full-time Litigation Attorney to handle personal injury cases. The role involves managing case files, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients and other parties. Ideal candidates will have a JD and experience in plaintiff personal injury law, with opportunities for professional growth within the firm.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and grow

Salary and benefits offered

Qualifications

• Licensed and admitted to the California State Bar.
• 1-5 years of experience in plaintiff personal injury law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle personal injury case files from start to finish.
• Draft, review, and modify legal documents.
• Negotiate settlement offers on behalf of clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Research

Client Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

CasePeer

Job description

Job Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to (url removed).

In the subject line of the email, please write "Litigation Attorney Position".

Position Details

This is an in-office position located in Stockton or Los Angeles, CA, full-time.

Responsibilities

1. Handle personal injury case files from start to finish, carrying a caseload.
2. Evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients.
3. Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents.
4. Research case law and premises liability; gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other relevant evidence (preferred experience with Westlaw).
5. Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather information.
6. Negotiate settlement offers and appropriately settle cases on behalf of clients.
7. Make court appearances at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and throughout California.
8. Document and update case files in the case management system (preferred experience with CasePeer).
9. Manage a team of paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, and legal secretaries.
10. Track work calendars, including appointment and court deadlines pursuant to the California Code of Civil Procedure.
11. Calculate costs and prepare settlement breakdowns for clients and insurance providers.

Minimum Requirements

• JD, licensed and admitted to the California State Bar.
• Experience in plaintiff personal injury law, 1-5 years preferred.

Benefits

Salary and benefits are offered. We are a growing, entrepreneurial firm with opportunities to learn and grow.