Plaintiff's Litigation Attorney - Open to Years of Experience!
Los Angeles, CA Direct-Hire $125000.00 - $200000.00 Onsite

Job Description

Litigation Associate - Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury

A nationally active plaintiffs' firm is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate to join a high-impact team advocating for individuals harmed by corporate wrongdoing. This role is ideal for attorneys who want meaningful client contact, hands-on litigation experience, and opportunities to quickly take ownership of complex cases.

About the Role

As a Litigation Associate, you will work on fast-paced, multi-defendant cases involving significant damages. You will be trained in all aspects of specialized personal injury litigation and will assume responsibility for active matters early on.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling written discovery (both responding and propounding)
  • Drafting and arguing motions, including dispositive motions
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Serving as second chair at trial
  • Traveling nationally for depositions, client meetings, and hearings
  • Building strong, trust-based relationships with clients and their families
  • Managing cases in both state and occasional federal courts

This is primarily an on-site position with reasonable flexibility when needed. This role will involve travel. Collaboration and open-door communication are central to the team's culture.

Top Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel nationally
  • Strong client-rapport and communication skills
  • Excellent legal writing and research skills
  • Litigation experience in plaintiff-side personal injury
  • Discovery and motion practice
  • Trial experience is a plus

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active admission to the California Bar
  • Strong judgment, empathy, and professionalism
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to plaintiff-side advocacy

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $125,000 - $225,000 - salary range will be based on years of experience as firm is open to a range of years of practice
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • Paid time off and paid holidays
    • Paid parking
    • 401(k) program
    • Short- and long-term disability insurance

Why Join?

This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of clients facing some of the most difficult experiences of their lives. You will be part of a collaborative, mission-driven litigation team where professional growth is supported and encouraged.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -012026-413627