Trial Attorney

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced General Liability Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles, CA to manage a heavy case load in plaintiff's personal injury. Responsibilities include drafting documents, guiding clients, and attending court appearances.

Applicants must have a law degree, be a member of the CA State Bar, and have a minimum of 5 years in personal injury or general liability. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of personal injury / general liability experience.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (CA required).
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.

Responsibilities

• Handle both pre-litigation and litigation cases.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings and motions.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses for conferences and reports.
• Attend and prepare for depositions and court appearances.

Skills

Excellent client service and communication skills

Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases

Education

Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor)

Job description

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced General Liability Litigation Attorney to join its quickly growing practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our growing office in Los Angeles, CA.

The General Liability Litigation Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case load from pre‑litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. Cases may include representing plaintiffs in slip and fall; security negligence; wrongful death; dog bite / animal attack; and other cases in Los Angeles.

Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of both pre‑litigation and litigation cases
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings and court appearances

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (CA required)
• Minimum 5+ years of personal injury / general liability experience
• Ability to manage high volume of pre‑lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self‑starter driven by long‑term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Salary Range

$100,000 — $500,000 USD

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full‑time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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