Personal Injury Associate Attorney

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Los Angeles, CA

Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A top-tier California-based personal injury law firm is currently seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its Litigation Department in Los Angeles. This position offers the opportunity to handle complex personal injury matters from case initiation through resolution, including trial. Ideal for attorneys with a passion for advocacy, courtroom litigation, and delivering excellent results in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Manage a full caseload of litigated personal injury cases

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents

• Conduct legal research and case analysis

• Attend and argue at depositions, court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations

• Engage in settlement negotiations and pre-trial planning

• Work with clients, medical professionals, and expert witnesses to support case development

• Provide oversight and direction to paralegals and legal support staff

• Maintain detailed case files and documentation in compliance with legal standards

• Deliver proactive, consistent communication with clients

Requirements

• 1–3 years of litigation experience, ideally in personal injury or civil litigation

• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion practice

• Ability to manage a litigation docket independently and effectively

• Strong communication and client-relations skills

• Proficiency in case management and legal documentation

Education

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar

Skills

• Strong oral and written advocacy

• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities

• Strategic, client-centered litigation approach

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses

• 401(k) with employer match

• 80 hours of vacation in the first year

• Paid holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Supplemental insurance options

• Opportunities for internal advancement and professional growth