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Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal
Location: Irvine, CA
Job Type: Full-time; On Site
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced and highly organized Paralegal to join our dynamic litigation team. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a high volume of time-sensitive tasks efficiently. This role requires the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate regularly with clients, providing compassionate and empathetic support
- Manage and maintain the firm's electronic document filing system
- Drafting and preparing legal documents including complaints, pleadings, discovery responses, memoranda, affidavits, and motion
- Finalize and proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Maintaining attorneys' calendars, including court appearances, deadlines, and case milestones
- Preparing notices, scheduling depositions, and coordinating the service of subpoenas
- Securing medical records and related documentation from healthcare providers
- Gathering healthcare lien information and tracking lien resolution
- Assisting with fact investigations and case development
- Ensure compliance with court rules, filing procedures (including e-filing), and internal firm protocols
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff or defense)
- Previous experience handling litigation claims
- Strong legal drafting and document preparation skills
- Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures, including e-filing systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to manage demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional demeanor, particularly in high-pressure situations
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and make timely decisions
- Naturally inquisitive with a desire for continuous learning
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Light travel may be required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
Senior Associate Attorney
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Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and ambitious Senior Associate with a passion for mission-driven work, to join our dynamic legal team, specializing in complex consumer class actions. The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex legal issues surrounding emerging technology, AI, data privacy and misuse, as well as other complex consumer class actions. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive, and well-structured briefs, motions, and memoranda that require minimal editing, as well as the ability to independently take depositions, present oral arguments, and argue motions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling key dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, and the ability to independently manage major phases of class action litigation. This is an opportunity to be mentored by industry thought leaders, to creatively pursue interesting cases, and to champion causes that meaningfully impact ordinary people’s lives and the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals
· Conducting legal research
· Developing and recommending case strategy
· Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form
· Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs
· Preparing, finalizing, and serving stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders
· Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary
· Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes
· Preparing for and taking/defending depositions
· Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
· Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings
· Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings
· Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated)
· Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
· 5+ years of Litigation Experience
· CA Bar Admission Required.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
· CA bar exam if licensed in other states
Skills and Abilities
· Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills
· Proactive thinker, self-sufficient
· Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills
· Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills
· Ability to handle a wide variety of legal matters
· Adherence to all deadlines
· Effective time management
· Committed to superior client service
· Familiarity with e-filing preferred
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Brand New Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney | Top-Ranked Firm | $500M+ Recovered for Clients | Onsite in Orange County | $180k Base Salary
I am currently working closely with one of the main partners at what I can truly say is a client-centric powerhouse firm that's expanding rapidly while maintaining a supportive, values-driven culture!
Highlights:
• Firm Achievements: Handled over 15,000 cases, recovered $500M+ for clients, and is recognized as a Top 10% Inc. 5000 company and Best Law Firm consecutively for 10 years. Featured in CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and more for their impactful work in personal injury law.
• Empowerment and Support: Attorneys take ownership of cases with guidance available, supported by a fully paperless system for efficiency. Access to professional development, CLE opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Culture and Growth: values-driven firm emphasizing radical authenticity, relentless pursuit of results, growth mindset, ownership, respect, and unwavering integrity. Enjoy team connection through biannual interactive retreats and regular firm events.
• Client-Centric Mission: As a plaintiffs-only firm, they are 100% dedicated to representing victims of negligence or wrongdoing (e.g., car accidents, defective products, workplace injuries).
• Growth Opportunities: Rapidly expanding firm with unlimited advancement potential in a supportive, innovative environment.
• Notable Successes: secured multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts in high-profile cases, including helping victims of major wildfires recover for their losses, and advocating in wrongful death suits against negligent parties such as counties and corporations. Their track record includes exponential growth, recovering over $200M in one reported period alone, with features in major media highlighting their dedication to justice for injury victims.
The Role:
• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution
• Conduct client consultations, investigations, and negotiations for settlements
• Prepare for and handle depositions, discovery, motions, and trials
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys and support staff
• Advocate fiercely for plaintiffs in cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, product defects, and more
About you: 7+ years of experience in Personal Injury (PI) litigation, preferably on the plaintiffs' side.
Location: Onsite in Orange County
Package:
• Base salary of $180k
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plan
If this sounds like you and your ideal next move, please book in some time below for us to speak: OR Email your resume to:
HIRING NOW | Personal Injury Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff | Up to $200k+ DOE | Hybrid (Irvine / OC) | Mission-Driven + Award-Winning
We’re representing an award-winning, plaintiffs-only personal injury firm in Southern California that’s built a major reputation for client wins, strong culture, and real trial work — not just quick volume settlements.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced PI litigator who wants serious case responsibility, strong internal support, and a firm that lives its values daily.
Highlights:
- Plaintiff-Only (No Defense Work) - Advocate for victims of negligence and wrongful death—100% plaintiff-side.
- Mission + Values-Led Culture - Radical authenticity, relentless pursuit of results, ownership, respect, growth mindset, unwavering integrity.
- Trial Runway / Trial-Ready Work - Take cases the distance when warranted—build real deposition, motion, and courtroom strength.
- Structured Support (Operate at the Top of Your License) - In-house investigators, medical records team, litigation support, and experienced paralegals.
- Serious Case Mix - Auto, premises, catastrophic injury, products, wrongful death—high-value matters that sharpen negotiation leverage.
- Growth Platform - Rapidly expanding firm with meaningful advancement potential and professional development/CLE support.
The Role: Plaintiff PI Litigation Attorney
- Own cases from inception through settlement (and trial, where needed), including:
- Case investigation (liability + damages)
- Drafting/filing litigation documents, discovery disputes, and law & motion
- Handling MSJ oppositions, depositions, and court appearances
- Negotiating settlements and delivering outstanding client service
- First-chair trial work (for the right candidate)
Compensation & Benefits
- Base: $200k+ DOE
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- 10 days PTO + 6 sick days
- 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match
- Training/continuing education budget
- Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party)
- Laptop refresh every 3 years (then it becomes yours)
- Bonus: discretionary / firm-performance based
What You’ll Bring
- Licensed and in good standing in-state
- 7+ years plaintiff PI litigation with a trial focus
- First-chair trial experience strongly preferred
- Excellent writing, research, and litigation skills (motions, depos, MSJ work)
- Proven track record managing high-volume/high-value files
Location / Work Model
Hybrid – Irvine, CA (OC) - Full-time role with hybrid schedule.
Apply Confidentially
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NEW | Workers’ Comp Defense Attorney (2–10+ yrs) | Partner Track | Remote/Hybrid (CA) | High-Impact Docket | Up to $400k total comp
Multiple offices in California - hybrid and or 100% Remote
Practice: Workers' compensation
Highlights:
- True Partner Track: Clear path to non-equity partner in ~6 years; attorneys with a portable book can be compensated like partners from day one.
- Monthly Upside: $1,000 bonus for meeting billable hrs/month the prior month + $40 for every hour over 225. High performers have exceeded $300k–$400k total comp.
- Flex Built-In: Fully remote or hybrid options; statewide team and modern, AI-enabled electronic case management keep workflows tight.
- Meaningful Matters: Diverse WC defense docket (typically 15–25 matters/month per client like Amazon, UC, Star Insurance) plus unique work (aviation, sports, jurisdictional issues).
- Low Red Tape, High Support: Statewide platform without politics—room to build your niche, pursue WC specialization (firm supports certification), and advance on merit.
The Work
- Manage a high-volume WC defense docket (target ability to handle ~70 cases with proper systems/support).
- Appear at WCABs across California; handle discovery, depositions, law & motion, mediations, trials.
- Collaborate with claims professionals, employers, and TPA partners to drive timely, optimal outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience: 2–10 years in workers’ comp defense preferred (will consider sharp new admits or re-tooling candidates—including DBA backgrounds).
- Tools & Tempo: Comfort with electronic/AI-assisted case management; organized, proactive, and calm under a busy calendar.
- Market Insight: Bay Area, Fresno/Central Valley, or Westside/Santa Monica familiarity a plus.
- BD Curiosity: Interest/ability to develop business (the comp model rewards it).
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Competitive
- Bonuses: $1,000 for hitting billables
- Benefits: Medical & dental (HMO/PPO options), 401(k) (wide investment menu; currently no match).
Flex & Location
Remote or Hybrid—your choice. Offices statewide for court days, collaboration, and community.
DGC Attorneys
Apply/Confidential Chat:
Send your resume to
with subject “WC Defense Attorney” or message for a 10-minute intro call.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
AMLAW 100 - Employment Defense Litigator | Hybrid/Remote (SoCal offices) | $100k–$275k + Bonus + Top Benefits
We’re partnering with a national, full-service litigation platform (Fortune 100 client base) that’s growing its management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice. This is a defense-side opportunity with hybrid flexibility from Southern California offices — and a genuinely strong environment for mentorship, development, and long-term progression.
Highlights
- Management-Side Employment Litigation + Counseling — Wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA + related state laws
- Full Litigation Exposure — Take cases from start to finish: pleadings, motions/briefs, ESI review, witness interviews, depositions, hearings, and client-facing work
- Advisory/Counseling Work (a plus) — workplace accommodations, employee relations, mitigation of risk, RIFs, employment agreements, policies/handbooks
- Inclusive, Nationally Recognized Platform — strong track record of recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse attorneys
- Remote Flexibility + Strong Benefits — generous benefits package + discretionary bonus eligibility
The Role
- Handle all aspects of employment litigation (defense-side / management-side)
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and discovery responses
- Conduct and defend depositions; attend court appearances and mediations
- Advise employer clients on workplace law and risk reduction (where applicable)
Compensation
- Up to $275,000 depending on experience
- Actual comp depends on experience, skills, and location; may fall above/below stated ranges.
Must-Haves
- Active California Bar (mandatory)
- Strong employment law foundation (federal + state)
- Excellent writing + communication (strong academics preferred)
- Litigation experience across motions, depositions, court work, and client interaction
- (3+ years preferred; open to all levels with the right background.)
Apply Confidentially:
Email resume:
Book a quick call: working/work at home options are available for this role.
NEW IN - Insurance Defense Litigation Associate - Up to $230k | Los Angeles (Torrance) | Hybrid/Remote Flexible | Growth Opportunity
About the Firm & Opportunity
Join a respected Southern California insurance defense firm with a strong reputation for defending prestigious clients—including major public entities and national brands—in complex, high-stakes liability matters.
Highlights
- Sophisticated Defense Work — Handle premises liability, transportation, construction defect, product liability, and general liability claims for high-profile clients
- Hands-On Litigation — Own cases from start to finish: discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, trial prep
- Flexible Work Options — Hybrid for juniors (3 days/week in Torrance); fully remote possible for experienced hires
- Client Prestige — Represent major public entities and national companies in high-exposure litigation
- Career Growth — Partner track for top performers; supportive team with mentorship and advancement
- Prime Location — Torrance (South Bay LA area) with easy access to greater Los Angeles
The Role
- Defend insureds and self-insured entities in civil liability claims
- Handle full case lifecycle: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, settlement negotiations
- Appear at court hearings, arbitrations, and trials
- Collaborate with partners on strategy and client communication
Compensation & Perks
- Up to $230k (DOE; strong for market level)
- Bonus potential + comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
Must-Haves
- 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
- Active California Bar license
- JD from an accredited law school (top 100 preferred)
- Strong litigation fundamentals: research, drafting, discovery, case management
- Client-facing demeanor and collaborative mindset
This is a rare chance for junior/mid-level defense litigators to gain meaningful courtroom responsibility, work with prestigious clients, and build a long-term career in a respected LA-area practice with flexibility and support.
Apply Confidentially
- Email resume:
- Book a quick, no-obligation chat: inquiries strictly confidential.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
We are partnering with a growing plaintiff personal injury law firm seeking a detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and wants to play a key role in helping clients through the legal process.
Position: Personal Injury Paralegal
Location: Orange County, CA
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Salary: Up to $85K - $120K
Experience Required: 3+ years
Key Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial
- Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
- Manage case files, medical records, and documentation
- Coordinate with clients, medical providers, experts, and insurance companies
- Track deadlines, court filings, and case progress
- Assist with trial preparation, mediations, and settlement packages
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of personal injury paralegal experience
- Open to candidates from plaintiff or defense backgrounds
- Strong understanding of personal injury litigation process
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication and client interaction skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, onsite environment
Why Consider This Role:
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys
- Hands-on involvement in meaningful personal injury cases
- Collaborative and supportive office environment
- Growth opportunity within a busy plaintiff-side practice
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position can be between $85,000- $120,000 base annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical insurance
- 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
- 10 days of paid vacation annually
- 6 days of sick leave annually
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Training and continuing education budget
- Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party, etc)
- Laptops are replaced every 3 years. After 3 years, your work laptop will become your personal laptop.
Job Title: Litigation Secretary (Hybrid)
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 (DOE)
Schedule: Hybrid (In-Office + Remote Flexibility)
Firm Overview
We are a well-established mid-sized law firm with a strong civil defense practice, representing clients in insurance defense, employment defense, and medical malpractice matters. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services while fostering a collaborative and flexible work environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive support to attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive approach to case management. The position offers hybrid flexibility, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- File documents in state and federal courts (including e-filing) and ensure compliance with court rules
- Maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, and deadlines
- Coordinate and track discovery, including subpoenas, document productions, and responses
- Manage case files, both electronic and physical, and maintain organized document systems
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, binders, and trial materials
- Enter attorney time, assist with billing, and track expenses as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of litigation secretary experience, preferably in civil defense
- Experience supporting insurance defense, employment, or medical malpractice practices strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of court procedures, deadlines, and filing requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience with document management systems and e-filing platforms
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary ($80K–$90K depending on experience)
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for long-term growth
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CalOptima
Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity
The Team You'll Join
We are a mission driven community‐based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.
More About the Opportunity
We are hoping you will join us as a Social Worker (PACE) and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our PACEC ‐ Social Work team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Full Office.
- If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.
The Social Worker for the Program for All‐Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) will be responsible for direct social work care management services, such as participant screening, case management, counseling and referrals of participants to PACE. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.
Your Contributions To the Team:
- 70% ‐ Care Management
- Participates in a mission driven culture of high‐quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
- Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team's (IDT) initial, six (6) month and annual assessments, as well as care planning of the participant's case in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
- Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
- Communicates effectively and openly with other IDT members on participant status and needs.
- Assesses patients for high‐risk situations such as suicidal/homicidal ideation and abuse. Reports appropriately in accordance with legal and ethical standards of practice and engages in safety planning with participants and/or family.
- Develops and leads group counseling and participant support group activities.
- Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, serves as a liaison with such organizations and as an advocate for participants.
- Assists in the completion of advance directives, mortuary arrangements, funeral planning and/or facility placement.
- Aids patients/representatives in ascertaining third‐party and financial resources and planning for financial coverage for services as necessary.
- Addresses any psychosocial needs that may require social work support and intervention (e.g., anxiety, depression and other behaviors), both at the center and at home.
- Works with PACE participants and the IDT to develop an appropriate discharge plan for disenrolling from PACE services.
- May be required to perform home visits to private homes of CalOptima Health's PACE participants; frequent travel in Orange County.
- Support PACE participants with care coordination needs, such as transportation, family communication, scheduling visits to the center, supporting with warm handoff process to our community partners.
- Represents and supports the participant's care management needs by being an advocate for their care, supporting clinical needs such as supportive counseling, developing care plans to manage all psychosocial needs (i.e., establishing support systems, coping mechanisms, assessing depression, anxiety, cognition) and developing interventions.
- 25% ‐ Support Services
- Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long‐term goals/priorities for the department.
- Consults with and advises staff members regarding the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care and the availability of social services in the community.
- Attends and participates in in‐services, staff meetings and case conferences.
- Helps support the new enrollee process of enrollment into the PACE program (e.g., communicates to IDT and ensures all service gaps are covered prior to enrollment).
- Participates in program improvement for the Social Work department.
- Works with the Quality Improvement (QI) department to support grievances, appeals and advocacy consistent with participant's rights.
- 5% ‐ Other
- Completes other projects and duties as assigned.
Do You Have What the Role Requires?
- Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university PLUS 2 years of experience in a health‐related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
- 1 year of experience working with the elderly population with relevant experience within the last 3 years required.
- Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).
- CPR and First‐Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of the date of hire.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 30% of the time or more.
You'll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:
- 1 year of case management experience with the elderly population.
What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?
- N/A
Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:
- Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
- Organize, be analytical, problem‐solve and possess project management skills.
- Work in a fast‐paced environment and in an efficient manner.
- Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
- Motivate and lead multi‐program teams and external committees/coalitions.
- Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.
Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
