Personal Injury Defense Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established litigation practice with deep roots in Orange County and a strong reputation for high-quality representation
• Handle meaningful personal injury defense matters while working alongside experienced litigators across a broader civil litigation platform
• Gain exposure to sophisticated clients, strong case responsibility, and a team that values smart strategy, responsiveness, and efficient case management
• Build your practice in an environment that combines quality work with a more practical, client-focused approach than many larger firms
• Step into a role with real long-term upside for attorneys who want to grow, contribute, and make an impact

Location: This role is based in Santa Ana, California. We strongly prefer on-site collaboration, though we may consider hybrid or remote flexibility for more senior candidates.

Note: Candidates must have at least 3 years of personal injury defense experience and be licensed to practice law in California.

About Us

We are a respected litigation firm with a long-standing presence in Orange County and a broad civil litigation practice. Confidential Employer. Our team is known for creative advocacy, personalized service, and efficient case management, and we represent a diverse client base that includes businesses, insurers, and individuals in complex and everyday litigation matters.

Job Description

• Defend personal injury matters from intake through resolution
• Manage case strategy, discovery, law and motion, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research and develop practical, client-focused recommendations
• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and help drive resolution strategy
• Appear in court, at depositions, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators across related practice areas as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury defense experience
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Strong litigation, writing, and case management skills
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations
• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
• Able to work independently while also collaborating well with a team
• Strong client communication and practical judgment

JPC-758

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: CA bar license. 2+ yrs PI defense exp. Looking for a 3-13-year associate, approx.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [NO]

Submissions Name / Stephanie Stringer / [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Orange County litigation firm seeking a California-barred personal injury defense attorney with 3+ years of experience. Role is based in Santa Ana and is preferably on-site, with possible hybrid or remote flexibility for senior candidates. Strong fit for associates who can independently manage PI defense files, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Personal Injury Defense Attorney – Hall Griffin - JPC 758 - Source

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• Client job title: Personal Injury Defense Attorney

• Location: Santa Ana, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

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