Personal Injury Trial Attorney - to $500k Base Salary

Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Location : Century City, Los Angeles, CA

Work Model : Onsite, 5 days per week

This is a rare opportunity for a trial attorney who wants to make a real impact in a small, high-performing firm . You’ll be the go-to trial lawyer , leaving your fingerprint on every case, shaping strategy, and helping grow the team as the firm expands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($300,000–$500,000) commensurate with experience
• 5% commission on pre-trial settlements; 10% commission on cases taken to trial (jury empaneled)
• Additional 25% of net attorney fees on cases you personally bring to the firm
• W2 or 1099 structure available, depending on preference
• If W2, benefits package available through the firm’s HR provider

About The Firm

Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Century City that’s rapidly growing and deeply committed to high-stakes litigation. The firm handles a robust caseload of 150–200 new personal injury matters per month , with 150 active cases involving more than $400K in medicals and backed by commercial insurance . This provides trial attorneys the opportunity to review the files, select the strongest matters, and aggressively pursue them through litigation.

The firm is well-capitalized — their current upcoming trial has $300K already invested in expert and trial costs , and leadership is committed to funding cases properly. With a legal team consisting of 3 attorneys and 8 paralegal / litigation assistants , trial attorneys receive at least 1 dedicated paralegal plus additional legal support , giving you the resources to manage cases efficiently and focus on high-value litigation.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned trial lawyer who thrives in the courtroom, wants to take ownership of a strong pipeline of catastrophic injury cases, and enjoys working with a close-knit, results-driven team. You’ll work directly with firm leadership on 7- and 8-figure matters, supported by dedicated paralegal assistance and experienced co-counsel.

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