Personal Injury Litigation Attorney (In-Office) | Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles

HireHawk • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an associate attorney who can independently manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload and move cases forward without day-to-day supervision. The attorney will work directly with the founding attorney and alongside case managers, paralegals, and the pre-litigation team. The role includes hands-on training in the firm’s premises liability approach, which focuses on proving liability rather than injuries.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Ability to handle an auto accident case from start to finish without supervision.
• Strong command of California civil procedure and discovery.
• Experience personally drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions rather than handing that work off to paralegals.
• Active California State Bar license.
• Stable work history.

Nice To Haves

• Premises liability experience; it is not required, as training will be provided.
• Arbitration and mediation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury litigation matters independently from filing through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, focusing on proving liability.
• Draft and file complaints, pleadings, motions, oppositions, and meet-and-confer letters.
• Handle all phases of written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Review discovery responses for deficiencies and case strategy.
• Take and defend party depositions.
• Meet California court rules, procedures, hearing requirements, and deadlines.
• Supervise paralegals and litigation staff on assigned cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed