Entry-Level Attorney - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation

A Newport Beach litigation firm is seeking a motivated entry-level litigation attorney to join its growing team. The firm represents individuals in complex medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases and offers an excellent opportunity for a new attorney to gain hands-on litigation experience.

This role provides exposure to all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

Practicing in personal and serious injury, motor vehicle accidents, defective / dangerous products, medical malpractice, defective medical devices and professional liability. Particularly:

Personal Injury

• Wrongful Death
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Burn Injury
• Swimming Pool Accidents

Motor Vehicle Accidents

• Automobile Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents

Medical Malpractice

• Birth Injury
• Medication Errors
• Kaiser Malpractice
• HIPAA Compliance
• Privacy Breaches
• Defective Medical Devices

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Assist with discovery, depositions, and case strategy
• Review and analyze medical records and expert reports
• Assist in preparation for mediations, hearings, and trial
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Support senior attorneys with case development and litigation strategy

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the California State Bar (or pending admission)
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Interest in medical malpractice or personal injury litigation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced litigation environment

Preferred

• Internship, clerkship, or experience in civil litigation
• Exposure to medical malpractice or personal injury law