Job Openings Personal Injury Attorney - Plaintiff-Side

About the job Personal Injury Attorney - Plaintiff-Side

Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm handling high-value personal injury cases, including wrongful death, TBI, catastrophic injury, and major orthopedic matters
  • Take true ownership of your cases from complaint through resolution, with real opportunities to try cases and drive meaningful results for clients
  • Step into a rapidly growing PI practice with strong infrastructure, steady case flow, and the chance to build your trial skills
  • Competitive compensation range ($120k$200k), full benefits, and a clear path to grow your income and responsibilities over time

Location: On-site in Glendale, CA. Youll work from a centrally located Los Angelesarea office, easily commutable from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Alhambra, and nearby communities.

Note: You must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar, have at least 1 year of personal injury litigation experience, and be able to work on-site full-time in Glendale with some travel throughout California for hearings, depositions, and case needs.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established plaintiff-side law firm representing injury victims and everyday people in high-stakes cases against large corporations, insurers, and employers. With decades of experience and a track record of significant settlements and verdicts, they are known for combining fearless advocacy with deep compassion for their clients. Their growing personal injury team focuses on serious and catastrophic injury matters, wrongful death, and complex liability cases across California.

Job Description

  • Handle all phases of personal injury cases, including case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation, and trial preparation
  • Draft and prepare complaints, motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents
  • Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and participate in mediations and settlement conferences as opportunities arise
  • Develop and execute legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients
  • Communicate regularly with clients, experts, co-counsel, and opposing counsel to move cases forward
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediations, and trial
  • Collaborate with a team of case managers, paralegals, and support staff to keep cases organized and on track
  • Bring a team-oriented, solutions-focused attitude to the PI litigation group and broader office

Qualifications

  • Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
  • At least 13+ years of experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff-side strongly preferred)
  • Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and handling personal injury cases through litigation phases
  • Strong critical thinking, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with confidence in court and at depositions (or a clear desire to build those skills)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload, meet strict deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred but not required
  • Willingness to travel within California as needed for hearings, depos, and case matters

Why Youll Love Working Here

  • Youll make a tangible difference in clients lives by helping them secure justice and financial recovery after life-changing injuries
  • Youll join a litigation-focused, mission-driven team that values maturity, reliability, and strong work ethicand invests in attorney growth
  • Youll receive a competitive salary in the $120,000$200,000 range depending on experience, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off in a growing, stable firm

JPC-490

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance