Trial Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Avrek Law Firm; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Avrek Law Firm, a prominent Newport Beach Personal Injury firm, seeks a Trial Attorney to lead plaintiffs' PI cases. 5+ years PI experience and 3 first-chair PI trials required. Admitted to CA Bar in good standing; strong litigation skills and trial readiness essential.

The attorney will manage a plaintiff-side caseload from filing to trial, develop strategies, and collaborate with senior attorneys to maximize client recoveries. Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with the CA Bar.
• Minimum 3-5 years of prior personal injury experience, pay depends on experience.
• Minimum 3 first chair plaintiff PI trials.
• Strong understanding of personal injury laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Proven success in PI cases, including settlements and verdicts.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who can work with staff and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle a large caseload.
• Spanish language preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a plaintiff-side PI litigation caseload from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies, prepare cases for trial, evaluate liability, damages, and case value.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel, including presenting arguments and examining witnesses.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, trial briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, oversee discovery, expert witnesses, and deadlines.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurers to maximize client recoveries.
• Communicate with clients about case progress, strategy, settlements, and trial expectations.
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and other team members for efficient preparation and resolution.

Skills

Trial experience

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctorate

California Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research software

Job description

Trial Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Department: Settlement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: California

Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 / year

Description

We are a prominent and growing Personal Injury Law Firm in Newport Beach and are seeking Trial Attorney to join our team! The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of Personal Injury experience, with at least 3 first chair plaintiff Personal Injury trials.

This role is ideal for a litigation attorney ready to take an active role in preparing cases for trial and working closely with senior trial attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a plaintiff-side personal injury litigation caseload from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategies, prepare cases for trial, and evaluate liability, damages, and case value.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel, including presenting arguments, examining witnesses, and introducing evidence.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, trial briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and oversee discovery, expert witnesses, and litigation deadlines.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers to maximize client recoveries.
• Communicate with clients regarding case progress, litigation strategy, settlement options, and trial expectations.
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and other legal team members to ensure efficient case preparation and resolution.

Qualifications:

• Possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with CA Bar Association.
• Minimum 3-5 years of prior experience in personal injury (pay depends on experience).
• Minimum 3 first chair plaintiff PI trials.
• In-depth understanding of personal injury laws, regulations, and legal procedures.
• Demonstrated success in personal injury cases, including significant settlements and verdicts.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively with colleagues and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle a large caseload.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance