Litigation Attorney
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$130000 - $200000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
About this job
Job Description
The Dominguez Firm is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Attorney who is prepared to take ownership of an active caseload, drive cases forward, and contribute to strong client outcomes. This opportunity is well suited for a disciplined litigator who values autonomy, preparation and accountability.
About The Dominguez Firm
The Dominguez Firm is a Southern California law firm dedicated to providing strong advocacy and attentive service to clients. Our teams work collaboratively across legal and administrative departments, with an emphasis on professionalism, accountability, quality, and respect.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a portfolio of plaintiff personal injury litigation matters from filing through resolution.
· Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, motions and other litigation documents.
· Take and defend depositions and prepare clients and witnesses.
· Attend court appearances, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences and other proceedings.
· Develop case strategy in collaboration with supervising attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
· Communicate with clients regarding case status, preparation, expectations and next steps.
· Coordinate experts, medical evidence, damages documentation and trial preparation.
· Maintain accurate case notes, calendars, deadlines and file documentation.
Required Qualifications
· Active and in-good-standing membership with the State Bar of California.
· At least three years of civil litigation experience; plaintiff personal injury experience strongly preferred.
· Demonstrated experience with written discovery, depositions and motion practice.
· Strong legal writing, analysis, negotiation and oral advocacy skills.
· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and matters with appropriate supervision.
· Professional judgment, accountability and client-service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
· First-chair or meaningful trial preparation experience.
· Experience with catastrophic injury, wrongful death or complex damages matters.
· Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
· Experience supervising paralegals or legal support staff.
What We Offer
· Medical, dental and vision benefits, subject to plan terms
· 401(k) retirement plan, subject to eligibility
· Paid time off and paid holidays
· Firm-paid life insurance and optional voluntary benefits
· Professional development and opportunities for growth
Work Arrangement
Full-time; onsite/hybrid expectations based on department needs
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Dominguez Firm is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience do you have?
- What compensation range are you seeking?
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90010
The Dominguez Firm is one of California’s most respected and successful personal injury law firms. With a team of over 130 legal professionals and a record of delivering outstanding results, we are driven by a mission to advocate for injured clients and their families with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Our firm culture is dynamic, inclusive, and built on collaboration, growth, and results.