Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney - to $250k base (+bonus & commission)

  • Category
    Legal
  • Location
    Los Angeles, California
  • Type
    Direct hire
Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Compensation: $180,000.00 - $250,000.00 base salary, plus commissions and performance-based bonuses
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; HSA options; 401(k) with employer contributions; paid time off; sick leave; paid holidays
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Firm
This nationally recognized trial team is known for its record-setting results, elite training, and sophisticated litigation approach. With a reputation built on aggressive advocacy and a client-first philosophy, the firm handles every aspect of its cases in-house – no outsourcing, no handoffs. Attorneys here routinely litigate high-value, complex personal injury matters and have the autonomy to truly own their cases from start to finish. Candidates seeking a high-performance environment, hands-on trial opportunities, and a collaborative culture will find this an exceptional place to build the next chapter of their career.

About the Role
The firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with deep experience managing California PI cases through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong advocate, and confident courtroom presence who can steer a case from intake through resolution or trial with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all aspects of personal injury litigation from initial case evaluation through trial or settlement
  • Conduct and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses
  • Prepare trial materials, develop trial strategy, and actively participate as first or second chair
  • Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and motion proceedings
  • Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda aligned with case objectives
  • Perform thorough legal research to support litigation strategy and strengthen case positioning
  • Draft and respond to written discovery, including detailed notices, objections, and strategic discovery requests
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, counsel, experts, and the court
  • Build strong client relationships grounded in transparency, professionalism, and trust
  • Collaborate with litigation teams to ensure cases move efficiently and effectively toward resolution

Required Qualifications
  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • 5+ years of hands-on personal injury litigation experience in California
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a full litigation caseload independently
  • Strong deposition experience, including expert and lay witness examinations
  • First- or second-chair trial experience preferred
  • Deep knowledge of California Civil Procedure and litigation best practices
  • Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
  • Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for clients
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