Personal Injury Litigation Associate

Full Job Description

The Shirvanian Law Firm, APLC is a boutique personal injury litigation law firm and represents injured people in pre-litigation and litigation motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. We provide the highest quality legal representation to our clients. The Firm serves clients throughout the State of California with offices located in Glendale, Bakersfield, Riverside, and Sacramento.

We are hiring a personal injury associate who will primarily responsible to litigate cases from inception through trial. You will have the ability to negotiate pre-litigation settlements as well as handle all aspects of litigation from filing lawsuits, conduct written and deposition discovery, expert depositions, law and motion, and trials when needed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Negotiation of pre-litigation and litigation settlements against insurance companies and defense counsel;
• Litigate personal injury cases from the inception of filing complaints, discovery, until resolution;
• Drafting and propounding discovery;
• Taking and defending depositions;
• Drafting pleadings and law and motion;
• Court appearances;
• Legal writing and research;
• Customer service with clients;
• Pre-trial motions in limine; trial prep; and chairing trials;
• Reviewing cases for settlement;
• Drafting settlement demands;
• Corresponding with insurance companies and defense counsel.

Qualifications:

• Personal injury case handling experience (1-3 years);
• Licensed by the State Bar of California, in good standing;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Understand CA civil procedure for State Court cases;
• Bilingual preference (Spanish and/or Armenian is a plus).

The Shirvanian Law Firm, APLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Schedule is full time, with on call and weekend availability when needed. Must have reliable transportation and be a self-starter ready to handle cases under the supervision of the Firm’s managing attorney.

Starting salary is dependent upon experience. Discretionary bonus structure for settlements of Firm cases and generous referral fees for cases brought into the firm per State Bar Rules. Paid time off and vacation availability. Discretionary year-end bonus based on performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Bonus pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glendale, CA 91210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification: California Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person