# Entry-Level Attorney - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation

> Coastal Wave Recruiting · Newport Beach, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-10

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Law Firm

## Description

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

## Apply

[Apply at Coastal Wave Recruiting](https://apply.workable.com/coastal-wave-recruiting/j/2744468730/apply)

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