Senior Personal Injury Trial Attorney with a Portable Book of Business

WE ARE EXPANDING AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING!!

MLG Attorneys at Law are seeking an Experienced Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join our team onsite. This role is designed for a senior-level litigator with a portable book of business, and a strong background handling catastrophic injury, auto negligence, premises liability, wrongful death, and complex personal injury matters from case evaluation through trial. The ideal candidate is a confident, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and is committed to advocating fiercely on behalf of injured clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with Trial Bonus and Performance Bonus incentives
• Marketing and business development support to grow your practice
• Full administrative and paralegal support for active litigation matters
• Access to an established referral network and business development infrastructure
• A high-energy, team-oriented environment where senior attorneys are valued and support

Core Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters including catastrophic injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and products liability from case evaluation through trial.
• Develop, maintain, and grow a book of business through referral networks, bar association participation, and professional relationships; cross-sell firm practice areas to existing clients.
• Handle all phases of litigation from case evaluation through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial.
• Develop case strategy, identify plausible legal solutions, and conduct thorough case valuation assessments on all assigned matters.
• Draft and finalize legal documents including complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel, discovery responses, briefs, and stipulations; assist in preparing litigation reports and risk assessments.
• Prepare and argue motions including dispositive motions, motions in limine, and appellate submissions; attend all court hearings and proceedings.
• Lead trial preparation and serve as first or second chair at trial; appear in California Superior Court, Courts of Appeal, and federal district courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions; prepare and defend witnesses; retain and analyze expert consultants.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Build and maintain trustworthy relationships with clients, referral sources, and expert witnesses; meet personally with clients to provide case updates and candid legal counsel.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate associates, paralegals, and legal staff; review work product and conduct performance feedback.
• Stay current on applicable legislation, case law, and developments in personal injury law; comply with California Rules of Professional Conduct and court rules.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a law-related field required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active bar license to practice law in California in good standing.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of civil litigation experience with an emphasis on personal injury matters.
• Portable book of business with established referral relationships and demonstrated commitment to business development.
• Trial experience as first or second chair strongly required.
• Experience with high-volume mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Exceptional oral advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently and effectively.
• Plaintiff-side trial experience strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Established reputation and referral network within the legal and professional community.
• Business development mindset with the ability to originate and grow client relationships.
• Client-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking, case valuation, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional public speaking and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with firm leadership and legal staff.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with California Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Willingness to meet personally with clients and maintain high standards of client service.