Personal Injury Attorney for Complex Civil Litigation (Long Beach)

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Junior Associate - Complex Civil Litigation

Boutique Catastrophic Injury Firm | Long Beach, CA

Overview

Join a premier boutique litigation firm that focuses on catastrophic injury cases against Fortune 500 companies. This position provides direct engagement in every phase of high-stakes, technically intricate civil litigation, from investigation through trial, within an expanding practice featuring a new Long Beach office.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft and potentially argue discovery motions in both state and federal courts.
• Assist in preparing and conducting depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
• Manage document-heavy discovery in cases involving complex engineering or product liability failures.
• Collaborate with technical experts on accident reconstruction and failure analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive case analyses concerning regulatory compliance and industry standards.
• Contribute to trial preparation and strategy in high-stakes litigation.
• Interact directly with catastrophically injured clients and their families.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with a strong academic record (top 25% preferred).
• California Bar admission (or pending with expected admission within 60 days).
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, ideally in personal injury, products liability, or complex civil litigation.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Self-starter mentality with the capability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• Genuine dedication to plaintiff-side advocacy and holding corporations accountable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical undergraduate degree (engineering, physics, or hard sciences).
• Federal court admission (C.D. Cal.).
• Experience with aviation, automotive, or product defect litigation.
• Class action experience.
• Comfort with analyzing technical documents and engineering specifications.
• Second language proficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience).
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions.
• Continuing legal education support.
• Clear career advancement track for exceptional performers.
• Opportunity to work on landmark cases that shape safety standards.

Required Documentation

1. Resume
2. Cover letter addressing your interest in catastrophic injury litigation
3. Law school transcript (unofficial acceptable)
4. Two legal writing samples (preferably litigation briefs, 10 pages max each)
5. Three professional references

How to Apply

Submit the required documentation to the provided email link. Location: Long Beach, CA (new office) with regular collaboration at Los Angeles headquarters. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please, no calls or drop-ins. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.