What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Litigation Attorney - Plaintiff Side position at Scranton Law Firm?
At Scranton Law Firm our mission is simple: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we represent. For more than 50 years, we have advocated for injured individuals and families, providing compassionate, aggressive, and high-quality legal representation.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our expanding litigation team and take a leadership role managing an established portfolio of active plaintiff-side cases.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator who wants immediate responsibility, meaningful client interaction, and the ability to make a significant impact while working with an experienced support team and established legal systems.
What You Will Be Doing
- Take ownership of an existing portfolio of personal injury litigation matters
- Manage cases from litigation through resolution, including trial preparation
- Develop case strategy involving liability, causation, and damages
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Prepare and argue motions
- Manage discovery, expert witnesses, and litigation deadlines
- Attend mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
- Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance throughout their cases
- Collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff, and firm leadership
What We Are Looking For
- Active California Bar license
- 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience preferred
- Strong understanding of California civil litigation procedures
- Proven ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
- Excellent writing, research, negotiation, and trial advocacy skills
- Strong client communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of cases
- Spanish fluency is a plus
Why Join Scranton Law Firm?
- Established Bay Area plaintiff-side practice with more than 50 years of experience
- Existing litigation portfolio ready for attorney leadership
- Strong legal support team and operational infrastructure
- Competitive base salary plus production-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership within the firm
If you are an experienced plaintiff-side litigator looking for a role where your experience is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your work directly impacts clients’ lives, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter describing your litigation experience.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $200,000