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Co-Founder at Quality Candidates | Legal Headhunter | Specializing in Placing Top Legal Talent with Leading Law Firms

Job Title: Associate Attorney – Personal Injury Defense

Location: San Francisco, CA & Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid Options Available)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

We are a well-established and growing civil litigation law firm with offices in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation while maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment. We believe in doing high-quality work without sacrificing quality of life—and we know that great attorneys are made through strong mentorship and balanced expectations.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Associate Attorney with 0–6 years of experience in Personal Injury Defense to join our team. The ideal candidate is looking for a long-term career path with a firm that offers mentorship, meaningful professional development, and a clearly defined track toward partnership opportunities .

What We Offer:

• Strong Mentorship from experienced trial attorneys and partners
• Billable Hour Requirement: 1650/year , with opportunity to exceed for quarterly bonus incentives
• Competitive Compensation + Fantastic Bonus Structure
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Flexible Work Schedule and Hybrid Work Environment
• Work-Life Balance is a Priority – we value and respect your time outside of the office
• Clear Partnership Track – we are growing, and we want our associates to grow with us

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of personal injury defense matters from inception to resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and reports to clients
• Take and defend depositions
• Make court appearances and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers
• Collaborate with partners and other team members on strategy and litigation planning

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar
• 2–6 years of experience in Personal Injury Defense litigation
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A desire for long-term professional growth and partnership

Join Us:

If you're an ambitious, team-oriented attorney who wants to work in a firm that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a firm that invests in your success—personally, professionally, and financially.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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