Personal Injury Attorney – Trial or Non-Trial Focus

Overview

Personal Injury Attorney – Trial or Non-Trial Focus

The firm is ideally hiring 2 attorneys: a Trial Focused Attorney and a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney.

This is a rare opportunity for a trial attorney who wants to make a real impact in a small, high-performing firm
. You’ll be the go-to trial lawyer (or Personal Injury Litigation Attorney), leaving your fingerprint on every case, shaping strategy, and helping grow the team as the firm expands.

• Competitive base salary ($175,000 - $300,000) if necessary, firm will consider exceeding a $300k base for the right candidate; commensurate with experience
• 5% commission on pre-trial settlements; 10% commission on cases taken to trial (jury empaneled)
• Additional 25% of net attorney fees on cases you personally bring to the firm
• W2 or 1099 structure available, depending on preference
• If W2, benefits package available through the firm’s HR provider

Join a growing 2 attorney plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Century City that’s rapidly growing and deeply committed to high-stakes litigation. The firm handles a robust caseload of 150–200 new personal injury matters per month
, with 150 active cases involving more than $400K in medicals and backed by commercial insurance
. This provides attorneys the opportunity to review the files, select the strongest matters, and aggressively pursue them through litigation.

The firm is well-capitalized — their current upcoming trial has $300K already invested in expert and trial costs
, and leadership is committed to funding cases properly. With a legal team consisting of 2 attorneys and 8 paralegal/litigation assistants
, attorneys receive at least 1 dedicated paralegal plus additional legal support
, giving you the resources to manage cases efficiently and focus on high-value litigation.

This is an opportunity for a lawyer with 5 or more years of experience specifically in PI litigation, or a Senior Trial Attorney who thrives in the courtroom, wants to take ownership of a strong pipeline of catastrophic injury cases, and enjoys working with a close-knit, results-driven team. You’ll work directly with firm leadership on 7- and 8-figure matters, supported by dedicated paralegal assistance and experienced co-counsel.

• Lead all phases of personal injury litigation from filing through verdict, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial
• Prepare and execute detailed trial strategies with firm leadership
• Manage 25–30 active litigation cases at a time, focusing on high-value, complex matters (goal: 10+ settlements annually)
• Oversee pre-trial preparation, including expert engagement, evidence organization, and trial exhibits
• For a Trial Attorney, serve as first chair (goal: 3–5 trials per year)
• Mentor and collaborate with litigation support staff and paralegals assigned to your caseload
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members to ensure top-tier case outcomes
• Drive settlement negotiations and handle mediation and post-resolution processes

• 5+ years of experience in personal injury litigation, and for the Trial Attorney, extensive courtroom and trial experience
• Proven record of success in jury trials and high-value settlements
• Strong strategic, organizational, and client communication skills
• California Bar admission in good standing
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and thrive in a fast-paced, fully onsite environment