Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
Beverly Law is expanding and seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney who's ready to focus on what truly matters: delivering strong results for clients. This is an opportunity to deepen your litigation skills in a supportive, high-performing environment, without the usual administrative burden.
Why Beverly Law?
You'll work alongside Michael Shemtoub, who has taken multiple cases to verdict, gaining exposure to high-value cases while continuing to grow as a litigator. The firm is built to invest in your development and long-term success.
You'll be supported by a dedicated team, including paralegals, a case manager, and legal staff, who handle drafting, discovery, and day-to-day client communication. This allows you to focus your time where it has the greatest impact: case strategy, depositions, court appearances, and achieving the best possible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Litigate high-value personal injury cases
- Own case strategy and execution
- Take and defend depositions, appear in court and at mediations
- Lead and oversee support staff
Compensation
- $150K–$250K base salary
- Percentage of attorney fees
- Performance bonuses
- No billable hours
- No case origination required
- Clear growth path
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Real advancement opportunities
Requirements
- Active California State Bar license
- 3+ years of litigation experience
- Personal injury, medical malpractice, or criminal defense background preferred
- Competitive, results-driven mindset
How the Personal Injury Litigation Attorney Role Works
This is a litigation-only position. Pre-litigation claims are handled by a separate department, so your time goes to case strategy, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations and trial.
- Caseload of 60 to 100 litigated personal injury cases.
- At 100 cases you are assigned two legal assistants who work exclusively for you; assistants are never shared.
- Support staff draft discovery responses and calendar every hearing and deadline.
- Staff assist with motion work; you review and finalize it.
- In-office role in Los Angeles. Interviews are in person.
Compensation Structure
$150,000 to $250,000 base salary plus a percentage of attorney fees and performance bonuses. There is no billable hour requirement and no origination requirement. Your percentage of attorney fees is earned on the cases you litigate, so your income grows with your results.
Who You Will Work With
You will work directly with Michael Shemtoub, founder and lead trial attorney of Beverly Law. He founded the firm in 2008 after serving as in-house counsel at Panda Restaurant Group and working for a federal judge, holds a B.A. from UCLA and a J.D. from UC Hastings, and has taken multiple cases to verdict. He has litigated truck accident cases for more than a decade and has been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers every year since 2015. The firm handles personal injury, trucking and rideshare crashes, medical malpractice, birth injury, nursing home neglect and sexual abuse cases, and takes on difficult cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a remote or hybrid position?
No. This is an in-office position at our Wilshire Boulevard office in Los Angeles (4929 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 960). Interviews are held in person.
Does the role include pre-litigation work?
No. This is strictly a litigation position. Pre-litigation claims are handled by a separate department, so your time goes to pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations and trial.
How many cases will I handle?
A caseload of 60 to 100 litigated cases. When your caseload reaches 100 cases you are assigned two legal assistants who work only for you; assistants are never shared between attorneys.
Are there billable hour requirements?
No. Beverly Law has no billable hour requirement and no case origination requirement.
How is the compensation structured?
$150,000 to $250,000 base salary plus a percentage of attorney fees and performance bonuses. The percentage of fees is paid on the cases you litigate, so your income grows with your results.
What support staff will I have?
Dedicated legal assistants and a case manager. Support staff draft discovery responses, calendar hearings and deadlines, and assist with motion work, which you review and finalize.
What kind of cases does Beverly Law litigate?
You will litigate personal injury cases, including car, truck and rideshare crashes and premises liability. The firm has handled truck accident litigation for more than a decade and has taken multiple cases to verdict.
How do I apply?
Use the application form on this page. Include your California Bar number, years of litigation experience, trials taken to verdict, salary expectation and a link to your LinkedIn profile or resume. Our hiring team reviews every application.
If you’re looking to grow your practice in a firm that values your time, skills, and development, we’d love to hear from you.