Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters in litigation.
• Draft complaints, motions, oppositions, mediation briefs, and other pleadings.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop case strategy, assess liability and damages, and identify evidentiary issues.
• Prepare clients for depositions, medical examinations, mediation, and trial.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and medical providers.
• Negotiate settlements and provide clear recommendations regarding case value.
• Assist with pre-litigation matters when attorney involvement will help move a case toward resolution.
• Maintain accurate deadlines, case notes, and task management within the firm's case-management system.
• Assist with trial preparation and, depending on experience, participate directly in trial.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• At least one year of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
• Working knowledge of California civil procedure and discovery.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Comfortable taking ownership of assignments and following matters through completion.
• Deposition, mediation, arbitration, or trial experience is a plus.
• Spanish fluency is a plus but is not required.

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship and regular collaboration with the firm's principal.
• Substantive responsibility and hands-on litigation experience.
• A supportive team of case managers, legal staff, and administrative professionals.
• Modern case-management systems and technology-driven workflows.
• Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and benefits.

Schedule and Location

Full-time position.
Monday through Friday.
Los Angeles, California.
On-site / Hybrid Work Location: In person.