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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

Represents clients in immigration and criminal cases

Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Full-Time
$80k - $160k/yr
Junior
JD
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support

About the job

Requirements
  • 1–2 years of personal injury law experience.
  • A strong background in personal injury litigation, including pre-litigation case management and discovery.
  • A Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with the California State Bar are required.
  • Written discovery skills.
  • Experience conducting depositions.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of various types of personal injury matters in litigation.
  • Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, including filing complaints.
  • Draft meet-and-confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery disputes.
  • Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings.
  • Take and defend depositions throughout the course of litigation.
  • Prepare and respond to motions, including dispositive motions.
  • Attend court appearances.
  • Negotiate settlements for personal injury cases.
  • Direct and support investigation on all assigned litigation matters.
  • Participate in trial preparation and attorney skill programs, with trial participation expected and transitioned into over time.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
  • Workers' compensation experience is a plus.

About the company

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora represents individuals and families in immigration and criminal-defense matters. Its attorneys advise clients, prepare legal filings and appear in court, supported by legal assistants and administrative teams that coordinate documents, appointments and client communications. The practice serves clients through offices in multiple U.S. cities, combining local court experience with collaboration among attorneys across the firm. Its work includes immigration proceedings, criminal cases and legal issues that require coordination between those two practice areas. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and previously operated as The Matian Firm.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Koreatown, CA

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Administrative staff have health benefits: United's Austin assistant posting lists medical, dental and vision insurance plus a retirement plan.
  • Parking costs are covered in one attorney role: United's Los Angeles entry-level criminal-defense opening advertises paid parking.
  • Applicants awaiting admission are considered: United's entry-level attorney posting explicitly welcomes law graduates awaiting bar admission.

What critics are saying

  • Office support includes weekend requirements: United's administrative assistant application asks candidates about availability for weekend work.
  • Specialist litigation needs prior case experience: United's post-conviction opening asks for criminal-defense or immigration-law experience.
  • Some matters go to a separate firm: United assigns accident and workers' compensation cases to Windsor Troy Law.

What makes The United Firm | La Liga Defensora unique

  • Post-conviction work bridges practices: United's crimmigration team handles motions to vacate, expungements and matters involving criminal and immigration law.
  • Initial case review is free: United's website offers a free case review before clients pursue representation.
  • Community support has a named program: United lists its Immigrant Support Fund with Bet Tzedek among its supported initiatives.

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