Trial-Driven Plaintiff Injury Litigator

Torklaw; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Training & CE budget

Company‑issued laptop

Job summary

TORKLAW, a premier plaintiff personal injury firm, seeks a Litigation Attorney in Irvine to handle hands‑on litigation, from depositions to trial. You will own cases, work on strategy with senior attorneys, and pursue favorable outcomes for seriously injured clients.

Ideal candidates have CA bar admission, 2–3 years civil litigation, and strong writing and advocacy skills, with experience handling depositions and substantial independent case work. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• 2–3 years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff‑side preferred).
• Hands‑on experience taking and defending depositions.
• Demonstrated law and motion experience in California state court (federal court a plus).
• Comfort reading medical records and understanding injury mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, demand letters, discovery on plaintiff‑side personal injury and related matters.
• Handle law and motion, draft and argue motions in state and federal court.
• Take and defend depositions of defendants, treating physicians, and experts.
• Prepare clients for deposition and trial; work with experts to develop case theory.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and team.

Skills

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independent caseload management

Education

J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school

Tools

California e‑filing

Job description

TORKLAW, a premier plaintiff personal injury firm, seeks a Litigation Attorney in Irvine to handle hands‑on litigation, from depositions to trial. You will own cases, work on strategy with senior attorneys, and pursue favorable outcomes for seriously injured clients.

Ideal candidates have CA bar admission, 2–3 years civil litigation, and strong writing and advocacy skills, with experience handling depositions and substantial independent case work. Competitive salary and benefits provided.