Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney Positions – Litigation / Trial
HEIDARI LAW GROUP, P.C., is one of the fastest growing and successful Plaintiff's Personal Injury law firms in California and Nevada, with principal offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, but additional offices throughout both states. We have a growing reputation and the respect of adversaries in our ethical but firm representation of our clients’ interests.
We currently have two litigation attorney and one trial attorney to add to our growing team of four lawyers in Los Angeles, California. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates eager to take ownership of his/her own cases and who is not afraid of gaining trial experience. Unlike other firms, we pride ourselves on taking our cases from intake and up and through to trial, if necessary, which provides our employees and candidates the perfect opportunities to gain extensive trial, litigation, and negotiation experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling all aspects of litigation from pre-litigation filings and discovery to mediations, arbitrations, and including jury trials, if necessary. Our attorneys are always supported by an excellent staff of paralegals and legal assistants to ensure that a positive work environment keeps all employees working as a team.
LITIGATION ASSOCIATE POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideal candidate has two (2) to seven (7) year of civil litigation experience.
- Handle between forty (40) to seventy (70) cases, depending on experience.
- Personal injury experience is a huge plus.
- Employment law experience is a plus, though not necessary.
- Strong familiarity with legal research, including Shephardizing and/or KeyCiting law for law and motion purposes.
- WestlawNext and/or LexisAdvance is a huge plus.
- Federal Court litigation not necessary, but welcome. We will teach you.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent clients in cases involving products liability, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and other personal injury matters
- Taking and defending depositions (including those of Plaintiff and experts, witnesses, etc.)
- Law and Motion – Research and drafting of Motions and Oppositions to various motion types, including but not limited to Motions for Summary Judgment and Demurrers, as well as Discovery-related Motions.
- Trial Preparation, including Motions in Limine and Special Verdict Forms, Jury Instructions, and any other related tasks to support the firm in preparation for Trial.
- Propounding discovery and responding to discovery.
- Drafting complaints ranging from basic motor vehicle accidents to complex premises and assault cases.
TRIAL ATTORNEY POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS:
- All of the qualifications listed for the Litigation Associate, including:
- Four (4) to ten (10) years of personal injury trial experience.
- Or, at least ten (10) personal injury jury trials taken through to verdict.
- Employment law experience is a plus, though not necessary.
- Federal Court trial experience is a plus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly handle twenty (20) to forty (40) cases anticipated to be likely jury trials.
- 8 to 12 cases taken per year to trial, with anticipation of those to reach ultimate jury verdict.
- Drafting Motion In Limine and other pre-trial motions
- Post-trial Motion Drafting and Argument
- Ability to handle all responsibilities of a litigation associate as firm needs arise.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Nevada State Bar (NV Bar) licensure is a plus, but not required.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with a willingness to work in a team atmosphere.
- Strong time management skills, including prioritization of cases and adhering to deadlines, internal or those imposed by the Court.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, time management, and project management skills in handling the caseloads required of the position.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment with other lawyers and paralegals
- Fully Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
We offer a competitive starting Salary, Bonuses, vacation, PPO health, dental Insurance.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
To apply for any position, please:
- Send your resume (cover letters are highly encouraged)
- A list of three (3) or more references (letters of recommendation are also welcome, but not in lieu of reference list)
- Clear indication of the position applying for
- Salary expectations.
Please Note: All resumes are accepted in strict confidence.
Heidari Law Group, P.C., is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, termination, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, as well as disciplinary action. Heidari Law Group, P.C., makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
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