Entry-Level Associate Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
Los Angeles, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with 1-2 years of personal injury litigation experience working in Los Angeles, CA, who are interested in trial participation and professional development.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-2 years of personal injury litigation experience and trial interest
    — “1-2 years of Personal Injury Law experience”
  • Candidates who are comfortable with deposition-taking and discovery management
    — “experience taking, defending and preparing for depositions”
  • Candidates seeking mentorship and structured professional development
    — “will be given mentorship by senior attorneys”

Things to consider

  • The role expects active trial participation, which may require adaptability and readiness to engage in courtroom settings.
    — “Trial participation is expected, but we will transition you into that part of the practice”
  • Bilingual skills are preferred, which may influence the candidate's suitability for client communication and internal collaboration.
    — “Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage litigation caseloads and prepare legal documents effectively.
    — “Manage a caseload of various types of personal injury matters in litigation”
  • Demonstrate your willingness to learn and grow through trial preparation and attorney skill programs.
    — “will have the opportunity to participate in focus groups, trial preparation and attorney skill programs”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • manage caseload
  • prepare legal documents
  • negotiate settlements
Typical background
1-2 years of personal injury law experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Personal Injury LawLitigationDeposition ManagementCourt HearingsSettlement Negotiations

Preferred

Workers Compensation ExperienceAI Technology Usage

Stack & domain

Personal Injury LawCivil LitigationDepositionsCourt HearingsMediationsLegal DocumentsMotionsWritten DiscoveryConducting DepositionsCommunicationNegotiationTeamworkLegalPersonal InjuryLitigation

About the role

Original posting from The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC via Greenhouse

Windsor Troy, LLP is a civil litigation firm that focuses on plaintiff's side personal injury and school/government liability cases.  As an Associate Attorney at Windsor Troy, LLP, you will have the opportunity to focus on case strategy and professional development, instead of time-consuming tasks that most firms give their newer lawyers. The right candidate will have experience taking, defending and preparing for depositions and will have an interest in attending court hearings and mediations. The Associate Attorney will be given mentorship by senior attorneys and will have the opportunity to participate in focus groups, trial preparation and attorney skill programs.  We provide a lot of support to our attorneys, including AI technology that aims to improve productivity and efficiency. Trial participation is expected, but we will transition you into that part of the practice.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of various types of personal injury matters in litigation

Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, including filing complaints

Draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery disputes

Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings

Take and defend depositions throughout the course of litigation

Prepare and respond to motions, including dispositive motions

Attend court appearances

Negotiate settlements for personal injury cases

Direct and support investigation on all assigned litigation matters

Qualifications

1-2 years of Personal Injury Law experience

Strong background in Personal Injury Litigation, including pre-litigation case management and discovery

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with CA State bar is required.

Workers Compensation experience is a plus 

Written Discovery skills

Conducting Depositions 

Salary: $75,000-$125,000

Here at Windsor Troy, LLP, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

Windsor Troy, LLP, is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Source: The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC careers (Greenhouse)

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