Associate Attorney, Personal Injury

Job Description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Boutique Personal Injury law firm is seeking a skilled and results-driven Litigation Attorney with a focus on personal injury law to join our growing California-based legal team. This role is ideal for a self-motivated attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to independently manage a full caseload involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and catastrophic injury matters. The position offers

substantial autonomy, flexibility, and support—along with the opportunity to grow within a collaborative team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Manage a full caseload of personal injury litigation and pre-litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution

Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement documents

Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances

Develop litigation strategies tailored to each client’s goals

Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel

Supervise or collaborate with case managers, paralegals, and support staff

Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively for injured clients

Maintain accurate records in our case management system

Ensure timely compliance with all court rules, deadlines, and procedural

requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing with the California State Bar

3–5+ years of personal injury litigation experience

Trial preparation experience required; first- or second-chair trial experience strongly preferred

Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills

In-depth knowledge of California tort law and the Code of Civil Procedure

Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet critical deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience with case management software (e.g., PracticePanther, CASEpeer)

Bilingual (Spanish or other language)

Completion of Trial Academy or similar litigation training

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Remote, Hybrid, or On-Site — attorney chooses their preferred arrangement

Supportive, team-oriented firm culture with collaborative workflows

Opportunity for growth within the firm