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.
- 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.