Plaintiff Litigation Attorney

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
150K-150K Annually
Junior
Professional Services
The Role
Represents plaintiff-side personal injury, elder abuse, and employment law clients through pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, expert preparation, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation. The attorney independently manages cases, develops litigation strategy, analyzes medical records and causation, communicates with clients and legal professionals, and advocates in California state and federal courts.
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LITIGATION ATTORNEY | PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY

PAY: $150K + DOE

APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE

TORKLAW is more than a highly regarded personal injury firm - it’s a place for attorneys who want meaningful responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to make a real impact for seriously injured clients. If you are driven by substantive litigation work, strategic advocacy, and delivering exceptional results, this is an opportunity to elevate your practice alongside a collaborative and trial-focused team.

Our litigation attorneys are hands-on, strategic, and relentless in pursuing the best possible outcomes for clients. From depositions through trial, you’ll take ownership of your cases, refine litigation strategy as matters evolve, and play a key role in delivering impactful results.

WHY TORKLAW?

We are a collaborative, supportive, and growth-driven team committed to delivering exceptional results for clients while helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Litigation Attorney, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Draft complaints, demand letters, written discovery, and discovery responses on plaintiff-side personal injury, elder abuse, and employment law matters.
  • Handle all aspects of law and motion — drafting, opposing, and arguing motions in state and federal court
  • Take depositions of defendants, treating physicians, and retained experts
  • Defend depositions of plaintiffs and prepare clients thoroughly for their testimony
  • Prepare lay witnesses, treating providers, and experts for deposition and trial
  • Work directly with retained experts (medical, biomechanical, economic, life care planning, accident reconstruction) to develop case theory and damages
  • Review and analyze medical records, imaging, and provider reports; identify mechanism of injury and causation issues
  • Develop case strategy in collaboration with the senior litigation attorney and execute on it independently
  • Attend hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences
  • Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the internal team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 2–3 years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff-side preferred; relevant defense-side experience will be considered). Candidates with less experience will be considered only if they can demonstrate substantial independent case-handling, including depositions taken, contested motions argued, and meaningful expert work
  • Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions
  • Demonstrated law and motion experience in California state court (and federal court a plus)
  • Comfort reading and working with medical records; familiarity with anatomy, mechanism of injury, and common treatment pathways in orthopedic, neurological, and soft-tissue cases
  • Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
  • Self-starter who manages a caseload independently while remaining responsive to direction from the lead attorney
  • Professional, organized, and able to juggle competing deadlines on a serious-injury caseload without dropping anything

Nice to have:

  • Background in personal injury, medical malpractice, or general liability- particularly with serious-injury, catastrophic-injury, wrongful death, or traumatic brain injury cases
  • Trial experience preferred (first or second chair)
  • Experience working with high-value cases and the expert-heavy work-up they require
  • Familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure, local court rules, and e-filing in California state and federal courts

BENEFITS & PERKS

Compensation: $150K + annually, based on experience

We believe in taking care of our team and investing in the people who help us grow. Our comprehensive benefits and perks include:

  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and firm-observed holidays
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Dental, vision, life, and other ancillary benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
  • Professional development and education opportunities
  • Regular firm events, team-building activities, and celebrations
  • Company-provided technology and equipment
  • A collaborative, high-performing environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility

JOIN A TEAM THAT CARES

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a litigator while handling meaningful plaintiff-side cases alongside an experienced team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Skills Required

  • Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 2-3 years of civil litigation experience
  • Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions
  • Law and motion experience in California state court
  • Experience reading and working with medical records
  • Familiarity with anatomy, mechanism of injury, and common treatment pathways in orthopedic, neurological, and soft-tissue cases
  • Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently and respond to direction from the lead attorney
  • Professional, organized, and able to manage competing deadlines
  • Plaintiff-side personal injury experience
  • Personal injury, medical malpractice, or general liability background
  • Serious-injury, catastrophic-injury, wrongful death, or traumatic brain injury experience
  • Trial experience as first or second chair
  • Experience with high-value cases and expert-heavy case development
  • Familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure and local court rules
  • Experience with e-filing in California state and federal courts
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The Company
HQ: Irvine, CA
87 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

TORKLAW is a plaintiffs-only personal injury law firm dedicated to representing individuals and families harmed by negligence and wrongful conduct. The firm advocates for victims of serious accidents and catastrophic injuries while striving to improve community safety.

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