Trial Attorney Personal Injury

Job Overview
A law firm specializing in plaintiff-side personal injury and school/government liability cases is seeking a Trial Attorney to manage a substantial caseload, focusing on trials, litigation plans, discovery, and client interactions. This position is for an experienced trial attorney with 2-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for trial work, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and be able to manage a large volume of cases while maintaining exceptional client relationships. Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are highly preferred.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Handle cases from complaint filing to trial
• Lead the litigation team and provide guidance
• Take depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Review drafted documents from staff and associates
• Develop trial preparation strategies and materials
• Prepare and strategize Motions in Limine and other trial documents
• Engage in settlement negotiations
• Conduct mediations, arbitrations, and other settlement/dispositive proceedings
• Act as first and second chair in jury trials
• Prepare and file post-trial motions
• Provide legal opinions and updates to clients

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant personal injury experience
• At least 3-5 jury trials as first chair
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience
• Ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong multitasking abilities and large caseload management
• Strong legal research and analysis skills
• Solid legal writing skills, including law and motion experience
• Highly organized with attention to detail

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership with the California State Bar

Skills

• Trial preparation and strategy development
• Expertise in depositions and settlement negotiations
• Strong communication and client interaction skills
• Ability to lead a litigation team
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and mentorship opportunities

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.