Trial Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Avrek Law; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Avrek Law in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Trial Attorney with a strong plaintiff Personal Injury background. You will take an active role in preparing cases for trial and work closely with senior trial attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PI litigation experience, including at least 3 first-chair plaintiff PI trials, and a proven record of settlements and verdicts. California Bar membership required; bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California in good standing.
• Minimum 3-5 years of personal injury experience; pay depends on experience.
• Minimum 3 first-chair plaintiff PI trials.
• In-depth understanding of personal injury laws, regulations, and 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.

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.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Trial litigation

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school

Admitted to California Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research software

Job 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