JBA International

Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

JBA International$175K — $300K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active member of the California State Bar
  • 3-5+ years in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation
  • Experience handling cases through all litigation stages
  • Strong skills in motion writing, depositions, and oral advocacy
  • Proven leadership experience managing a legal support team
  • Negotiation experience with high-value settlements
  • Preferred trial experience
  • Familiarity with case management systems like Filevine or Clio

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute litigation strategies for personal injury cases
  • Evaluate case liability, damages, and potential outcomes
  • Manage cases through all litigation phases
  • Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests, and motions
  • Conduct depositions and attend court hearings
  • Prepare cases for trial, including strategy and witness prep
  • Lead and oversee a dedicated support team
  • Maintain clear communication and manage client expectations
  • Negotiate settlements and maximize recovery
  • Ensure compliance with all legal deadlines and requirements

Benefits

  • Autonomy in managing a caseload
  • Leadership opportunities with a dedicated support team
  • Ability to positively impact clients' lives
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Overview

Salary: $175k - $300k
This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Litigation Attorney to take full ownership of their caseload, lead a dedicated support team, and drive case strategy from inception through trial. This role is ideal for an attorney seeking autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

Key Responsibilities

Case Strategy & Litigation Management
  • Develop and execute litigation strategy across a portfolio of personal injury cases
  • Evaluate liability, damages, and case value to drive optimal outcomes
  • Manage cases through all stages of litigation, from filing through trial

Full Litigation Lifecycle
  • Draft and file pleadings, written discovery, and motions
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances
  • Prepare cases for trial, including trial strategy and witness preparation

Team Leadership
  • Lead and manage a dedicated support team, including paralegals and administrative staff
  • Delegate effectively and ensure all case milestones are met
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Client Management
  • Maintain consistent and clear communication with clients throughout the litigation process
  • Manage expectations and provide strategic guidance
  • Advocate for clients with professionalism and urgency

Negotiation & Settlement
  • Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
  • Leverage case knowledge and litigation strategy to maximize recovery
  • Identify when to settle versus proceed to trial

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to all deadlines, statutes, and court requirements
  • Maintain accurate case management and documentation
  • Work closely with support staff to track all critical milestones

Qualifications
  • Active membership in the California State Bar
  • 3-5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
  • Proven experience handling cases through all stages of litigation
  • Strong motion writing, deposition, and oral advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a legal support team
  • Experience negotiating settlements and handling high-value cases
  • Trial experience preferred
  • Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., Filevine, Clio, or similar)


Martin Lam
JBA | Business Development Consultant

a: 1192 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
e: [email protected] | w: www.jba.com
m: (818) 585-6876

About JBA International

JBA is over 35 year old company leading the way for the future of work, GenAI and digital transformation. Started by two Software Engineers, we have serviced many industries with consulting, workforce, and innovation projects-- Insurance, Banking, Legal, Defense, Entertainment, Tele-Comm and more. We look at every opportunity as a project whether facilitating connections between talent and companies or working with business owners and executives in how to build automation, improve operations, and build out successful teams. We hope you can use our page as a resource for current opportunities we have, as well as reaching out with your thoughts on the industry.
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