Job Description
Job Title: Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
Location: El Segundo, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $150,000$190,000 annually
Bonus: 10% bonus eligibility
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for a full-time opportunity in El Segundo, CA. This role will manage an established caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters, primarily motor vehicle accident cases, from litigation strategy through settlement or trial.
The firm provides a consistent pipeline of cases and dedicated paralegal and administrative support, allowing attorneys to focus on litigation, negotiations, trial preparation, and client advocacy rather than business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial.
- Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, medical records, and case value.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
- Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and defense counsel.
- Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for litigation proceedings.
- Prepare cases for trial and serve as first-chair or second-chair counsel as appropriate.
- Maintain consistent client communication and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
- Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other litigation team members.
- Mentor junior attorneys and litigation staff as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active California State Bar license in good standing.
- 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Significant motor vehicle accident litigation experience.
- Trial experience, including preparing and litigating cases through verdict.
- Strong settlement negotiation, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Ability to independently manage a substantial litigation caseload.
- Strong organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
- Catastrophic injury litigation experience.
- First-chair jury trial experience.
- Mediation and settlement negotiation expertise.
- Experience mentoring litigation staff.
- Spanish language proficiency.
Compensation and Benefits
- $150,000$190,000 annual salary.
- 10% bonus eligibility.
- Established caseload with no business development requirements.
- Dedicated paralegal and administrative support.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- Professional development and continuing legal education support.
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects experienced professionals with exceptional career opportunities while providing personalized recruiting support throughout the hiring process.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | El Segundo, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!
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