Description
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. We're a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Our over 6,000 employees are united by one mission: For the People.
We're looking for an experienced General Liability Litigation Attorney to join our growing practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our Los Angeles office. As a Trial Attorney, you will handle a heavy and complex case load from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep, and trial. Cases may include representing plaintiffs in slip and fall, security negligence, wrongful death, dog bite / animal attack, and other cases in Los Angeles.
Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package. Each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Handle day-to-day pre-litigation and litigation cases
- Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and motions
- Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
- Interact with expert witnesses, including conferences and drafting expert reports
- Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Qualifications:
- Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (CA required)
- Minimum 5+ years of personal injury / general liability experience
- Ability to manage a high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
- Superior writing and oral advocacy skills