- Field
- Insurance coverage and defense attorneys
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Pay
- $225k to $350k
About the role
This opportunity is designed for an attorney who is comfortable managing significant cases independently but also wants access to experienced attorneys, dedicated support staff, and meaningful opportunities to participate in trials. The attorney will oversee matters throughout the litigation lifecycle - from initial case evaluation and strategy through discovery, depositions, mediation, settlement negotiations and trial preparation. The practice handles a variety of personal injury matters, which may include automobile accidents, premises liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims and matters involving overlapping employment or workers' compensation issues.
What they are looking for
- The successful candidate will be an experienced California litigator who combines strong technical skills with sound judgment and the ability to build trust with clients.
- Juris Doctor and active California Bar membership in good standing.
- Approximately 7+ years of personal injury law firm experience.
- Substantial hands-on civil litigation experience.
- Strong knowledge of California litigation procedures, discovery and applicable deadlines.
- Experience evaluating liability, damages and case value.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate meaningful settlements.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Ability to independently develop cases and prepare matters for trial.
- Familiarity with medical records, medical treatment and expert witnesses commonly involved in personal injury litigation.
- Understanding of insurance, liens and issues that can affect personal injury recoveries.
- Strong legal research, writing, advocacy and client-communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple active litigation matters while maintaining appropriate attention to case strategy and deadlines.
- Experience supervising or working closely with paralegals and litigation support staff.
- Familiarity with workers' compensation crossover issues is helpful.
- Spanish fluency is highly desirable but not required.
- The firm offers a collaborative environment, experienced support professionals and access to attorneys handling significant personal injury matters.
- For an attorney who wants both independence in managing a caseload and the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial counsel, this position offers an attractive combination of responsibility, support and professional growth.
- All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
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