Career Consulting Partners

Senior Litigation Attorney

Career Consulting Partners
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing personal injury litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and representing clients in various legal settings. Possesses strong strategic judgment and communication skills essential for effective case management and client interaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active California State Bar LicensePersonal Injury Litigation ExperienceIndependent Deposition HandlingTrial ExperienceStrategic Judgment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently manage and litigate a caseload of 30–40 personal injury files in California state courts from initial filing through resolution
  • Draft, review, and argue pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation briefs, and trial submissions
  • Take and defend depositions involving plaintiffs, defendants, treating physicians, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives
  • Set and direct written discovery and litigation workup strategy
  • Develop damages models and assess case value
  • Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters and defense counsel
  • Represent clients in court appearances, arbitrations, mandatory settlement conferences, mediations, and trials
  • Maintain regular communication with clients throughout medical treatment and litigation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California
  • Substantial plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
  • Independent deposition handling experience
  • Substantive law and motion experience
  • Prior trial experience is strongly preferred
  • Ability to independently carry a full litigation caseload and resolve matters without close supervision
  • Sound, strategic judgment regarding liability, case valuation, and settlement posture
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must reside in California
  • Must be able to work onsite at the Westside Village office three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Substantial bonus incentives paid upon case resolution
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid firm holidays
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote per week

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Hard Skills
Litigation ManagementPleading DraftingDiscovery ReviewMediation BriefsTrial SubmissionsCase ValuationNegotiation with Insurance AdjustersCourt RepresentationArbitrationSettlement Conferences
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic Judgment
Certifications & Qualifications
California State Bar License
Industry Keywords
Personal Injury LawPlaintiff-Side LitigationCalifornia State CourtsDepositionsLaw and MotionMediationsTrialsInsurance NegotiationClient CommunicationLitigation Strategy