Description

A well-established and rapidly growing plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its team. The firm represents individuals throughout California in employment law and personal injury matters, advocating for clients whose rights have been violated or who have suffered injuries due to negligence.

This opportunity is open to attorneys with experience in Employment Law or Personal Injury, with the ability to focus on the practice area that best aligns with their background and expertise.

The Employment Law practice handles matters involving wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The Personal Injury practice represents individuals seeking compensation for injuries, damages, and losses resulting from negligence.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, litigation-driven attorney who can take ownership of cases, develop effective legal strategies, maintain strong client relationships, and manage matters from inception through resolution. This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct involvement in litigation strategy, and opportunities for professional growth within an expanding plaintiff-side practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of plaintiff-side litigation matters from initial evaluation through settlement or trial.
• Draft complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, legal briefs, and other substantive pleadings.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Evaluate claims, evidence, liability, damages, and potential case outcomes.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with firm leadership.
• Advise clients regarding their legal rights, case strategy, settlement options, and potential outcomes.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and other parties.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial preparation and proceedings as needed.
• Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with California law and court rules.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to advance cases efficiently and achieve favorable client outcomes.

Employment Law Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation involving wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FEHA claims, and PAGA actions.
• Apply California employment and labor laws to case evaluation and litigation strategy.
• Manage employment-related discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.

Personal Injury Responsibilities

• Handle personal injury litigation involving negligence, liability, bodily injury, and damages.
• Review and analyze medical records, accident documentation, expert opinions, and other supporting evidence.
• Evaluate insurance coverage, liability exposure, and potential damages.
• Coordinate with medical providers, expert witnesses, investigators, and other professionals as needed.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel to pursue appropriate compensation for clients.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Litigation experience in Employment Law or Personal Injury, preferably on the plaintiff side.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and applicable substantive law in the relevant practice area.
• Demonstrated experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical reasoning, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client communication, organizational, and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines independently.
• A commitment to client advocacy and achieving meaningful outcomes for plaintiffs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cases from initial evaluation through settlement or trial.
• Courtroom experience and involvement in trial preparation.
• Experience handling complex litigation or a substantial independent caseload.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $180,000–$220,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• 401(k) plan through Vanguard with up to a 4% employer match, eligible after one year of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage through California Choice.
• The firm covers 70% of the premium for the lowest qualifying employee health plan.
• Benefits become available following the 90-day probationary period.
• Spouses or domestic partners and dependent children under age 26 may be enrolled, subject to applicable employee premium contributions.
• Firm-sponsored life insurance through Executive Life.
• Paid time off.
• Data reimbursement.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Modern, professional office in Los Angeles.
  Collaborative team environment with an emphasis on client service, professional development, and results.

Apply Today

If you are a plaintiff-side attorney with experience in Employment Law or Personal Injury and are looking for meaningful case responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and opportunities for professional growth, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Requirements

A well-established and rapidly growing plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its team. The firm represents individuals throughout California in employment law and personal injury matters, advocating for clients whose rights have been violated or who have suffered injuries due to negligence.

This opportunity is open to attorneys with experience in Employment Law or Personal Injury, with the ability to focus on the practice area that best aligns with their background and expertise.

The Employment Law practice handles matters involving wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The Personal Injury practice represents individuals seeking compensation for injuries, damages, and losses resulting from negligence.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, litigation-driven attorney who can take ownership of cases, develop effective legal strategies, maintain strong client relationships, and manage matters from inception through resolution. This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct involvement in litigation strategy, and opportunities for professional growth within an expanding plaintiff-side practice.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage a caseload of plaintiff-side litigation matters from initial evaluation through settlement or trial.
Draft complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, legal briefs, and other substantive pleadings.
Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
Evaluate claims, evidence, liability, damages, and potential case outcomes.
Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with firm leadership.
Advise clients regarding their legal rights, case strategy, settlement options, and potential outcomes.
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and other parties.
Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial preparation and proceedings as needed.
Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with California law and court rules.
Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to advance cases efficiently and achieve favorable client outcomes.
Employment Law Responsibilities

Handle employment litigation involving wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FEHA claims, and PAGA actions.
Apply California employment and labor laws to case evaluation and litigation strategy.
Manage employment-related discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
Personal Injury Responsibilities

Handle personal injury litigation involving negligence, liability, bodily injury, and damages.
Review and analyze medical records, accident documentation, expert opinions, and other supporting evidence.
Evaluate insurance coverage, liability exposure, and potential damages.
Coordinate with medical providers, expert witnesses, investigators, and other professionals as needed.
Negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel to pursue appropriate compensation for clients.
Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
Litigation experience in Employment Law or Personal Injury, preferably on the plaintiff side.
Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and applicable substantive law in the relevant practice area.
Demonstrated experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
Excellent legal writing, analytical reasoning, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
Strong client communication, organizational, and case management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines independently.
A commitment to client advocacy and achieving meaningful outcomes for plaintiffs.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing cases from initial evaluation through settlement or trial.
Courtroom experience and involvement in trial preparation.
Experience handling complex litigation or a substantial independent caseload.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language.
Compensation & Benefits

Base salary of $180,000–$220,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Performance-based bonus structure.
401(k) plan through Vanguard with up to a 4% employer match, eligible after one year of employment.
Health, dental, and vision coverage through California Choice.
The firm covers 70% of the premium for the lowest qualifying employee health plan.
Benefits become available following the 90-day probationary period.
Spouses or domestic partners and dependent children under age 26 may be enrolled, subject to applicable employee premium contributions.
Firm-sponsored life insurance through Executive Life.
Paid time off.
Data reimbursement.
Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule.
Modern, professional office in Los Angeles.
Collaborative team environment with an emphasis on client service, professional development, and results.
Apply Today

If you are a plaintiff-side attorney with experience in Employment Law or Personal Injury and are looking for meaningful case responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and opportunities for professional growth, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.