Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A growing civil litigation law firm, specializing in plaintiff-side personal injury and school/government liability cases, is seeking an Associate Attorney. This position provides an opportunity to focus on case strategy and professional development, rather than being burdened with time-consuming tasks typically assigned to newer lawyers. The ideal candidate will have experience with depositions, court appearances, and an interest in attending mediations. Mentorship from senior attorneys, participation in trial preparation, and use of AI technology for increased efficiency are included. Trial participation is expected, with a clear path to transition into this role.

Location
Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters in litigation
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including complaints, discovery motions, and meet-and-confer letters
• Conduct legal research and prepare responses to discovery disputes
• Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings
• Take and defend depositions throughout the course of litigation
• Prepare and respond to motions, including dispositive motions
• Attend court appearances as required
• Negotiate settlements for personal injury cases
• Oversee investigations for assigned litigation matters

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in personal injury law
• Strong background in personal injury litigation, including pre-litigation case management and discovery
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Active membership and good standing with the California State Bar
• Experience in workers' compensation law is a plus
• Proficient in written discovery and legal drafting
• Experience conducting depositions

Education

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

Certifications

• Active California State Bar License

Skills

• Expertise in personal injury law and litigation
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong drafting skills for complaints, motions, and discovery responses
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to handle depositions and court appearances
• Time management and organizational skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional 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.