Hold an active license in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Have 2–3 years of civil litigation experience; plaintiff-side experience is preferred, and relevant defense-side experience will be considered. Candidates with less experience must demonstrate substantial independent case handling, including depositions taken, contested motions argued, and meaningful expert work.
Have hands-on experience taking and defending depositions.
Have demonstrated law and motion experience in California state court; federal court experience is a plus.
Be comfortable reading and working with medical records, and be familiar with anatomy, mechanism of injury, and common treatment pathways in orthopedic, neurological, and soft-tissue cases.
Have legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
Be able to manage a caseload independently while remaining responsive to direction from the lead attorney.
Be organized and able to manage competing deadlines on a serious-injury caseload.
Responsibilities
Draft complaints, demand letters, written discovery, and discovery responses on plaintiff-side personal injury, elder abuse, and employment law matters.
Handle all aspects of law and motion by drafting, opposing, and arguing motions in state and federal court.
Take depositions of defendants, treating physicians, and retained experts.
Defend depositions of plaintiffs and prepare clients for their testimony.
Prepare lay witnesses, treating providers, and experts for deposition and trial.
Work directly with retained medical, biomechanical, economic, life care planning, and accident reconstruction experts to develop case theory and damages.
Review and analyze medical records, imaging, and provider reports; identify mechanism-of-injury and causation issues.
Develop case strategy in collaboration with the senior litigation attorney and execute it independently.
Attend hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences.
Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the internal team.
Desired Qualifications
Plaintiff-side civil litigation experience is preferred; relevant defense-side experience will be considered.
Have a background in personal injury, medical malpractice, or general liability, particularly involving serious injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or traumatic brain injury cases.
Have trial experience as first or second chair.
Have experience with high-value cases and the expert-heavy work-up they require.
Be familiar with the California Code of Civil Procedure, local court rules, and e-filing in California state and federal courts.
Have federal court law and motion experience.
Plaintiff Litigation Attorney
TORKLAW · Irvine, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-21
Salary: From USD 150,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Legal
Description
LITIGATION ATTORNEY | PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY
PAY: $150K + DOE
APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE
TORKLAW is more than a highly regarded personal injury firm - it’s a place for attorneys who want meaningful responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to make a real impact for seriously injured clients. If you are driven by substantive litigation work, strategic advocacy, and delivering exceptional results, this is an opportunity to elevate your practice alongside a collaborative and trial-focused team.
Our litigation attorneys are hands-on, strategic, and relentless in pursuing the best possible outcomes for clients. From depositions through trial, you’ll take ownership of your cases, refine litigation strategy as matters evolve, and play a key role in delivering impactful results.
WHY TORKLAW?
We are a collaborative, supportive, and growth-driven team committed to delivering exceptional results for clients while helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Litigation Attorney, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Draft complaints, demand letters, written discovery, and discovery responses on plaintiff-side personal injury, elder abuse, and employment law matters.
Handle all aspects of law and motion — drafting, opposing, and arguing motions in state and federal court
Take depositions of defendants, treating physicians, and retained experts
Defend depositions of plaintiffs and prepare clients thoroughly for their testimony
Prepare lay witnesses, treating providers, and experts for deposition and trial
Work directly with retained experts (medical, biomechanical, economic, life care planning, accident reconstruction) to develop case theory and damages
Review and analyze medical records, imaging, and provider reports; identify mechanism of injury and causation issues
Develop case strategy in collaboration with the senior litigation attorney and execute on it independently
Attend hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences
Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the internal team
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
2–3 years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff-side preferred; relevant defense-side experience will be considered). Candidates with less experience will be considered only if they can demonstrate substantial independent case-handling, including depositions taken, contested motions argued, and meaningful expert work
Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions
Demonstrated law and motion experience in California state court (and federal court a plus)
Comfort reading and working with medical records; familiarity with anatomy, mechanism of injury, and common treatment pathways in orthopedic, neurological, and soft-tissue cases
Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Self-starter who manages a caseload independently while remaining responsive to direction from the lead attorney
Professional, organized, and able to juggle competing deadlines on a serious-injury caseload without dropping anything
Nice to have:
Background in personal injury, medical malpractice, or general liability- particularly with serious-injury, catastrophic-injury, wrongful death, or traumatic brain injury cases
Trial experience preferred (first or second chair)
Experience working with high-value cases and the expert-heavy work-up they require
Familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure, local court rules, and e-filing in California state and federal courts
BENEFITS & PERKS
Compensation: $150K + annually, based on experience
We believe in taking care of our team and investing in the people who help us grow. Our comprehensive benefits and perks include:
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and firm-observed holidays
Comprehensive medical insurance
Dental, vision, life, and other ancillary benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
Professional development and education opportunities
Regular firm events, team-building activities, and celebrations
Company-provided technology and equipment
A collaborative, high-performing environment
Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility
JOIN A TEAM THAT CARES
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a litigator while handling meaningful plaintiff-side cases alongside an experienced team, we’d love to hear from you.