Associate Attorney - Entry Level

Pérez Law, PC•Ontario, CA

41d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pérez Law is a workers' compensation and personal injury applicant firm serving injured workers across California with offices in Ontario and Pomona. We're looking for a new grad or early-career attorney who wants real courtroom reps and hands-on training, not a firm where you'll sit on document review for a year before getting in front of a judge. No WC experience required; we'll train you on California workers' compensation law and procedure from day one. Direct mentorship from firm partners on live cases, not just shadowing. Fast track to running hearings, depositions, and cross-examinations yourself. Settlement incentive bonus on top of base salary from the start.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school
Active member, California State Bar, in good standing
Strong legal research and writing skills

Nice To Haves

Any exposure to CA workers' compensation law (internship, clerkship, etc.) — not required
Comfort with legal case management software; Apple/Mac environments
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Represent clients in hearings, trials, depositions, cross-examinations, and settlement negotiations (with mentorship support).
Prepare and file legal documents; review medical/legal records to build cases.
Communicate directly with clients, insurers, and medical providers.
Work alongside case managers and legal assistants who support your caseload administratively.
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
Maintain compliance with firm policy, ethical standards, and CA WC regulations.