California Accident Firm, APC is looking for a sharp, determined and ambitious Senior Litigation Attorneyto join our growing personal injury legal team and play an important part supporting our litigation department.

As the Litigation Attorney you will perform many tasks during the litigation process and often work on all phases of litigation, from the preparation of complaints to trial.

The QUALIFICATIONS are as follows:

• Ideal candidate has a minimum of seven (7) years of litigation experience
• Personal Injury Trial experience as First or Second Chair
• Handle between roughly Fifty (50) to One-Hundred (100) cases or more, depending on experience
• Strong familiarity with legal research for law and motion purposes
• Represent clients in cases involving: premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and other personal injury matters
• Taking and defending depositions (including those of Plaintiff and experts, witnesses, etc.)
• Law and Motion – Research and drafting of Motions and Oppositions to various motion types, including but not limited to Motions for Summary Judgment and Demurrers, as well as Discovery-related Motions
• Trial Preparation, including Motions in Limine and Special Verdict Forms, Jury Instructions, and any other related tasks to support the firm in preparation for Trial.
• Propounding discovery and responding to discovery.
• Drafting complaints ranging from basic motor vehicle accidents to complex premises and assault cases.

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with a willingness to work in a team atmosphere.
• Strong time management skills, including prioritization of cases and adhering to deadlines, internal or those imposed by the Court.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, time management, and project management skills in handling the caseloads required of the position.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment with other lawyers and paralegals
• Fully Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• We offer a competitive starting Salary and Bonuses (a strong percentage on all cases handled)!
• Compensation is commensurate with experience