Associate Attorney

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. Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, in pre-litigation and litigation .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeManhattan Beach • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing personal injury cases through all phases of litigation, including drafting motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients at trial. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective client interaction and collaboration with support staff.

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Licensed With California State BarPersonal Injury LitigationMotions Drafting And ArgumentClient CommunicationSpanish Speaker

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementDeposition ConductingMotions DraftingTrial RepresentationCase Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsStrong Communication SkillsMultitasking AbilityTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

California State Bar License

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryLitigationDiscovery MotionsSummary JudgmentMediationsArbitrationsSettlement Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, in pre-litigation and litigation
Conduct and defend depositions
Draft and argue motions, including discovery motions and motions for summary judgment
Appear for case management conferences and hearings
Develop case strategies and evaluate case value based on liability and damages
Collaborate with support staff, including legal assistants and case managers
Maintain proactive and empathetic client communication throughout the litigation process
Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
Represent clients at trial, with support from managing attorney as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
Close attention to detail
Organized
Strong communication skills
Outgoing personality, people person
Able to multitask
Good follow-up and follow-through with tasks
Team player
Spanish speaker a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Graduated PTO starting at 10/days a year
Paid sick leave
7+ paid holidays every year
Flexible hours
Hybrid work schedule (2 days/week WFH)
Free parking
Performance-based benefit