Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorney – California

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid

About the Firm

Founded in 1991, this California-based law firm handles litigation, appeals, and complex legal matters statewide. Practice areas include business litigation, employment law, insurance defense, personal injury, construction defect, environmental law, malpractice, and more. The firm’s collaborative team of seasoned trial attorneys delivers strategic, cost-effective results, from early resolution to vigorous representation in court.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-value cases while collaborating with skilled trial attorneys. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cases from intake through trial or settlement.

Key Responsibilities

·       Handle all aspects of plaintiff’s personal injury cases, including case evaluation, strategy development, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

·       Represent clients in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.

·       Draft and review pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and settlement agreements.

·       Manage a full caseload while ensuring timely communication with clients and adherence to court deadlines.

·       Work collaboratively with firm partners, paralegals, and support staff to achieve optimal results for clients.

Qualifications

·       Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

·       Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

·       Minimum 1 year of experience handling plaintiff’s personal injury litigation in California.

·       Trial experience preferred.

·       Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills.

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.

Salary Range

$100,000 – $175,000 annually, depending on experience, with the possibility of a higher starting salary for exceptional candidates. Performance-based bonuses available.

Benefits

·       Hybrid work schedule (in-office and remote flexibility).

·       Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

·       401(k)

·       Paid time off, paid holidays, and continuing legal education (CLE) support.

Disclaimer: This job description provides only a summary of the typical functions associated with this role and is not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or duties. The actual responsibilities, tasks, and duties assigned may differ from those outlined, and additional duties may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes to the jobholder’s responsibilities or activities implemented by our clients that differ from those described herein.

SmartHire is posting this position on behalf of our client, and the salary range provided is determined by the client. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors determined by the hiring company, including candidate qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes in salary, benefits, or bonuses made by our clients.