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Senior Associate Attorney 

Clarkson has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 to 2026! 

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 

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

Email your resume:

(Confidential conversation first — book a time my diary using my link: working/work at home options are available for this role.