- Field
- Insurance coverage and defense attorneys
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Pay
- $200k to $250k
About the role
This opportunity is designed for an experienced litigator who wants significant responsibility for complex, high-value personal injury matters and the opportunity to take cases through trial.
What you would own
- Lead personal injury litigation from filing through settlement or trial.
- Develop case strategy, evaluate exposure and identify the strongest path toward resolution.
- Take and defend depositions, including those involving parties, experts and other key witnesses.
- Prepare for and appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
- Draft and argue substantive motions and other significant court filings.
- Direct discovery strategy and oversee preparation of pleadings and litigation documents.
- Prepare cases for trial, including witnesses, experts, exhibits and evidentiary issues.
- Conduct settlement negotiations and evaluate resolution opportunities.
- Maintain direct communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
- Coordinate with medical professionals, experts and other resources necessary to develop damages and liability arguments.
- Provide direction to paralegals and litigation support personnel.
- Collaborate with other senior attorneys on particularly complex or high-exposure cases.
- Candidate Profile We are interested in having exploratory conversations with attorneys who combine strong litigation skills with sound judgment, persuasive advocacy and the ability to build credibility with clients, opposing counsel and the court.
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the California Bar.
- Meaningful civil litigation experience, preferably representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters.
- Demonstrated courtroom and trial preparation experience.
- Experience conducting depositions and participating in mediations and settlement negotiations.
- Strong motion practice, legal research and writing skills.
- Ability to independently manage a sophisticated litigation caseload.
- Excellent case-management and organizational skills.
- Strong client communication and relationship-management abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, results-oriented litigation environment.
- Spanish-language capability is helpful but not required.
What they offer
- The firm offers a competitive compensation program that includes a guaranteed base component along with opportunities for additional performance-based compensation.
- High six figures is achievable in this firm through a combination of base salary and commissions.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Life and supplemental insurance options.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.