Associate Attorney - Entry Level

Pérez Law, PC•Pomona, CA

14h•$100,000 - $150,000

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. The firm is seeking a new graduate or early-career attorney interested in courtroom experience and hands-on training in a client-focused law firm. No workers’ compensation experience is required; the firm will provide training in California law and procedure from day one. The attorney will receive direct mentorship from firm partners on live cases and may progress to independently handling hearings, depositions, and cross-examinations. Compensation starts at $100,000, with the base salary depending on experience, plus a settlement incentive bonus. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
Strong legal research and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to California workers’ compensation law, such as through an internship or clerkship; this is not required.
Comfort with legal case management software.
Comfort working in an Apple/Mac environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in hearings, trials, depositions, cross-examinations, and settlement negotiations.
Prepare and file legal documents.
Review medical and legal records to build cases.
Communicate directly with clients, insurers, and medical providers.
Work alongside case managers and legal assistants who provide administrative support for the caseload.
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
Maintain compliance with firm policy, ethical standards, and California workers’ compensation regulations.