Hybrid Associate Attorney

at LA Injury Attorneys

• Job title: Associate Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Burbank, United States

About the role

• Associate Attorney at L.A. Injury Attorneys with 1–3 years of litigation experience in personal injury law. Responsible for case management, legal documentation, and client education.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee the progression of all litigated cases in coordination with partners, trial counsel, and litigation staff.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, trial briefs, and other legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Make regular court appearances, argue motions, and participate in mediations and settlement conferences.
• Propound and respond to discovery, and draft meet and confer letters.
• Negotiate and secure favorable settlements for clients.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness interviews, evidence gathering, and trial document preparation.
• Manage client communication, keeping clients informed and prepared at every stage.
• Educate clients about their legal rights and responsibilities.

Requirements

• J.D. and active membership in the California State Bar.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience, with solid knowledge of personal injury law (auto, premises liability, slip & fall, wrongful death, and government claims).
• Experience managing a heavy caseload and meeting strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research, e-filing, trial procedures, discovery, and case management.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professionalism and the ability to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, staff, and the public.
• Valid driver’s license, personal transportation, and willingness to travel throughout California for court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off