Associate Attorney (Personal Injury) - REMOTE

Overview

An established personal injury law firm based in Los Angeles is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join their Litigation Department. This remote position offers an excellent opportunity for a results-driven attorney passionate about advocacy and courtroom practice to gain valuable mentorship and hands-on experience working on high-value catastrophic injury cases.

Unlike traditional associate roles, this position does not carry its own caseload. Instead, the Associate Attorney will provide direct support to senior trial attorneys on complex, high-exposure matters, gaining unique exposure to advanced litigation strategy, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys in managing catastrophic injury litigation cases
• Assist with legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Participate in case strategy sessions, trial preparation, and client communications under senior attorney guidance
• Attend and assist with depositions, mediations, hearings, and arbitrations (virtually and in-person as needed)
• Coordinate with experts, medical providers, and clients to support case development
• Ensure all case documentation complies with legal and firm standards

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
• 4+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Prior experience with depositions, mediations, or motion work is a plus
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with senior attorneys and litigation teams
• Client-centered approach with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed competitive pay plan
• Proficiency/performance bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 80 hours of vacation during the first year of employment
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Full mentorship and exposure to catastrophic injury cases
• Opportunity for long-term career advancement

Location

This is a fully remote position with occasional in-person attendance as needed for depositions, mediations, hearings, and arbitrations.