Work closely with clients, teams, and team leaders to develop evidence for plaintiff only personal injury in claims and lawsuits
Write settlement demand letters, and prepare cases during pre-litigation, litigation, and settlement
Draft pleadings, complaints, discovery, motions, and other court filings with various State and Federal Courts; conduct research on a variety of novel legal issues in State and Federal cases; present and argue motions
Manage the full court approval process for personal injury cases, including drafting personal injury approval motions and presenting approval motions to the Court
Manage the filing of pleadings, tracking service of process, and assuring SOL deadlines are met
Manage own caseload, with the opportunity to become a team leader with potential for generous bonuses for team leaders
Opportunity to be first chair trial attorney on select individual cases; numerous second chair trial opportunities in personal injury cases
Requirements:
Must have 2 or more years of experience in personal injury or general litigation or have participated in a Federal or State clerkship
Must be a team player: willing to work collaboratively with all staff members
Caring and compassionate attitude with clients that is consistent with the firm’s core values
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Growth mindset and eagerness to become an invaluable member of the Arnold Law Firm team–we want to train if you want to learn
Highly proficient in Microsoft suite and demonstrated comfort with technology, including case management software
Ability to analyze and calculate damages stemming from personal injury cases
Strong time management and multitasking skills – must be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a busy (and supportive) environment
High attention to detail and superior organizational skills
Desire to market and grow your own source of case referrals
California Bar Admission is required–admissions in other states is a plus
We offer:
Competitive salary based on experience (range of $90 – 130K)
Attorney bonus program based on merit
Attorney bonus program for case referrals
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees
401k
2 weeks of vacation pay
10 paid holidays
Collegial and energetic work environment
Excellent support staff and training
Paid continuing education programs
Paid bar membership and membership to trial lawyer associations assessment for team skills
Growth opportunities for a highly accountable, growth-minded person working in an entrepreneurial environment
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], please notate ‘Personal Injury Litigation Associate’ in the subject of the email.