Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury (0–3 Years)
Encino, CA | Full-Time | $90,000 – $130,000 per year, DOE

About Us
California Accident Firm, APC is a boutique, rapidly growing Plaintiff's Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation throughout California. We're known for ethical, aggressive representation of our clients — and we're respected by our adversaries for it.

We're looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. You'll manage an active caseload with the direct support and mentorship of a Senior Trial Attorney, gaining hands-on experience across the full litigation lifecycle — from discovery through trial prep. Recent law school graduates and attorneys early in their PI career are encouraged to apply; we invest heavily in training our associates.

What You'll Do

• Manage an active caseload of personal injury matters — motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and related claims — with guidance from a Senior Trial Attorney
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, experts, and witnesses
• Draft and respond to motions and oppositions, including Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication, Demurrers, and discovery motions
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Draft complaints ranging from routine motor vehicle cases to more complex premises liability and assault matters
• Conduct legal research and handle law and motion practice
• Assist with settlement negotiations and mediations
• Assist with trial preparation, including Motions in Limine, jury instructions, and special verdict forms
• Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
• Meet all court-imposed and internal deadlines

What We're Looking For

• 0–3 years of personal injury litigation experience (new admittees welcome)
• Active California Bar License, in good standing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple cases and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively on a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat DC

Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $90,000 – $130,000 per year, depending on experience

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Ready to grow your litigation career with a firm that invests in its attorneys? Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter.

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