Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Glendale, CA, is seeking a highly motivated Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating pre-litigation and litigation settlements, handling personal injury cases from inception to resolution, and providing excellent customer service to clients.

Duties:

• Negotiation of pre-litigation and litigation settlements against insurance companies and defense counsel.
• Litigate personal injury cases from the inception of filing complaints and discovery, until resolution.
• Drafting and propounding discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting pleadings and law and motion.
• Court appearances.
• Legal writing and research.
• Customer service with clients.
• Pre-trial motions in limine, trial prep, and chairing trials.
• Reviewing cases for settlement.
• Drafting settlement demands.
• Corresponding with insurance companies and defense counsel.

Requirements:

• Personal injury case handling experience (1-3 years).
• Licensed by the State Bar of California, in good standing.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Understanding of CA civil procedure for State Court cases.
• Bilingual preference (Spanish and/or Armenian is a plus).

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional legal writing and research abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Armenian (preferred).

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