Senior Associate Attorney – Personal Injury

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate Attorney with a strong background in personal injury litigation to manage cases from inception through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial. The ideal candidate is a confident litigator with excellent legal writing and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage a substantial caseload. This position offers the opportunity to handle complex, high-value personal injury matters while working alongside experienced attorneys and litigation support professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from initial intake through settlement or trial
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and overall case value
• Conduct factual and legal investigations
• Review and evaluate medical records, treatment, and damages
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case progress, strategy, and expectations
• Draft settlement demands and negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
• Prepare and file complaints, pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Draft and respond to discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft, oppose, and argue motions as needed
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analysis
• Work collaboratively with supervising attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Manage deadlines, court appearances, and competing priorities effectively

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing required
• 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience required
• Strong understanding of California personal injury law and civil litigation procedures
• Proven ability to independently manage a personal injury caseload
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Strong professional judgment and work ethic
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with attorneys and support staff

Pay

$150,000-$275,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunities

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HMO and PPO medical plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parking
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Team events and company-sponsored activities

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM; In-Person work arrangement