Associate Attorney

Attorney opportunity in the San Fernando Valley to join a top plaintiff litigation team!

This role will offer courtroom exposure, direct mentorship from experienced trial lawyers, and the chance to manage personal injury matters in a collaborative, in-office environment. You will handle cases through core litigation phases while contributing to trial preparation and working closely with experienced litigators and trial attorneys. The firm offers a supportive culture, practical training, and long-term growth potential for attorneys who want to build their careers. There is partnership potential here!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters, primarily motor vehicle collision claims, along with selected premises liability cases, from early litigation through expert designation.

• Prepare and file key litigation documents, including pleadings, written discovery, motions, and supporting briefs, with attention to strategy and deadlines.

• Conduct and defend depositions as part of case development, while partnering with trial counsel on higher-level litigation strategy and pretrial readiness.

• Support trial attorneys during case preparation by organizing evidence, refining legal arguments, and serving as second chair when matters proceed toward trial.

• Coordinate effectively with pre-litigation team members on files that remain in transition, ensuring continuity as clients complete treatment and cases advance.

• Approach every assigned matter with a trial-ready mindset, developing records and litigation strategy designed to strengthen outcomes.

• Use firm technology platforms for case tracking, document organization, and workflow management, including maintaining accurate litigation records.

• Participate in structured onboarding and ongoing collaboration with litigation leadership to build independence while benefiting from regular guidance and feedback.

Qualifications:

• Active attorney license required.

• At least 1 year of experience in civil litigation, although newly barred attorneys with excellent academic backgrounds will be considered.

• Background handling plaintiff-side personal injury matters strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses in a litigation setting.

• Experience taking or defending depositions and managing day-to-day litigation tasks.

• Working knowledge of litigation processes from case filing through pretrial preparation.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a substantial active caseload effectively.

• Comfortable working onsite in Burbank, California within standard business hours.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$180,000.00 Yearly

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