Litigation Attorney – Elder Abuse / Personal Injury

Litigation Attorney - Elder Abuse / Personal Injury
Location: Century City, CA | In-Person (Hybrid option available after 90 days)

MW Talent is partnering with a respected and rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm in Century City to hire an experienced Litigation Attorney. This role focuses primarily on elder abuse litigation, with additional personal injury matters, and is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about advocating for injured and vulnerable clients.

The firm handles complex and meaningful cases and provides strong internal support so attorneys can focus on litigation and client advocacy. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to grow their career within a collaborative and high-performing legal team.

This position is fully in-office, with the possibility of working one day per week from home after the first 90 days.

Key responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters involving elder abuse and personal injury cases

• Manage and supervise 40 active litigation files

• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

• Serve as first chair at trial when required and lead cases through verdict

• Draft pleadings, motions, mediation briefs, and trial briefs

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies

• Manage litigation deadlines and overall case progression

• Work closely with case managers, paralegals, and other attorneys to prepare cases for litigation and trial

• Mentor and guide junior team members when appropriate

• Communicate effectively with clients regarding case progress and legal strategy

• Maintain high professional standards while advocating for injured and vulnerable clients

Requirements

• Active license and admission to the California State Bar

• 5 years of litigation experience, with the majority of experience in elder abuse litigation

• Personal injury litigation experience is a plus

• Must have first-chair trial experience with proven trial success and results

• Ability to manage and supervise 40 active litigation files

• Ability to travel throughout California for court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials when required

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

• Superior oral advocacy, legal writing, and research skills

• Advanced knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and California personal injury law

• Proficiency with Litify, Filevine, or similar legal case management systems

• Technologically proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal software tools)

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to meet strict litigation deadlines while managing multiple cases

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments

• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed individual and firm performance goals

• Stable work history demonstrating long-term commitment in previous roles

Both plaintiff-side and defense attorneys will be considered for this position. All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.

Compensation & benefits

• Competitive base compensation based on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid parking

• Supportive and collaborative team environment with strong internal resources