Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Attorney Litigation Attorney

Position Overview
We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to manage and litigate civil personal injury matters from intake through resolution. The ideal candidate will be client-focused and results-driven, handling all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, negotiations, mediations, and trial preparation. This role requires strong advocacy, sound judgment, and the ability to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury and civil litigation matters from client intake through resolution or trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement demands, and other court filings.
• Prepare for and take or defend depositions; prepare witnesses and preserve testimony for trial.
• Develop case strategy including liability and damages analysis, evidentiary plans, and settlement positions.
• Represent clients at mediations, settlement conferences, pre-trial hearings, and in court proceedings; try cases when necessary.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel, insurers, and third parties to obtain optimal client results.
• Work with experts (medical, accident reconstruction, vocational, economic) to build and present cases.
• Maintain accurate case files, document client communications, meet court deadlines, and handle time/billing records.
• Collaborate with support staff and mentor junior attorneys or paralegals as needed to ensure efficient case management.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding case status, strategy, risks, and expected outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in the hiring jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum 3+ years of civil litigation experience with demonstrable work on personal injury matters (years flexible based on firm size and candidate strength).
• Proven experience in litigation tasks including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions practice, and courtroom advocacy.
• Strong skills in client counseling, negotiation, and litigation strategy with a track record of achieving favorable settlements or verdicts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain organized case documentation.
• Comfortable conducting and defending depositions and participating in mediations; readiness to prepare and try cases when necessary.
• Nice to have: hands-on experience with trial work, vehicle accident cases, depositions, and mediations; prior experience coordinating expert witnesses and complex discovery.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.