Personal Injury Attorney

We are looking for a Personal Injury Attorney to join a boutique litigation firm on a Contract basis in Irvine, California. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who can navigate a demanding caseload, assess complex client matters efficiently, and produce sound legal judgment in a deadline-driven environment. The role offers close partnership with firm leadership while requiring a high level of independence and strong day-to-day ownership of case review and analysis.

Responsibilities:
• Examine extensive medical files, claim materials, and supporting records to identify relevant facts and legal issues across a large volume of matters.
• Assess the strength and status of client claims, determine appropriate legal direction, and outline recommended next steps for each file.
• Analyze timing-related concerns, including potential statute of limitations barriers, and flag matters requiring urgent attention.
• Prepare concise, well-supported case evaluations and present recommendations to the Managing Attorney for review and decision-making.
• Manage assigned work with limited oversight while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and momentum in a fast-paced litigation setting.
• Work closely with the Managing Attorney and Paralegal to keep matters organized, prioritized, and moving forward effectively.
• Handle case review responsibilities in a self-directed manner, including tasks that require independent follow-through without dedicated legal support staff.

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the California Bar is required.
• At least 3 years of experience practicing law, preferably in personal injury, mass torts, or related civil litigation matters.
• Demonstrated ability to review complex records and draw sound legal conclusions based on factual and procedural analysis.
• Strong familiarity with medical terminology and the ability to interpret medical documentation in support of claim evaluation.
• Proven capacity to work independently and manage a substantial volume of matters under tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational ability, and analytical judgment.
• Experience with litigation tasks such as discovery, motion drafting, and legal briefing is strongly preferred.

Compensation

$35.63-$41.25 Hourly

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