Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A prominent personal injury law firm is seeking a dedicated attorney for a fully on-site position in Washington, DC. The role focuses on handling personal injury cases independently, offering significant courtroom experience and direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys. Applicants should have at least 3 years of litigation experience, strong writing capabilities, and be licensed in DC and either Maryland or Virginia. This is a career-track opportunity with competitive compensation and meaningful client impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience preferred.
• Licensed in DC and Maryland and/or Virginia.
• Strong legal writing skills and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle personal injury cases through litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and case documents.
• Communicate directly with clients throughout litigation.
• Participate in case strategy and trial support.

Skills

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Litigation experience

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury team with a long-standing reputation for results and serious litigation work.
• Handle your own cases and build real courtroom experience instead of being stuck doing only support work.
• Work closely with accomplished trial attorneys and gain meaningful mentorship while continuing to grow your own practice skills.
• Step into a career-track opportunity with strong client impact, sophisticated casework, and direct responsibility.
• Be part of a firm environment where strong writing, litigation ability, and client relationship skills are genuinely valued.

Location: This role is fully on-site in Washington, DC, offering direct collaboration with attorneys, hands‑on litigation experience, and consistent in‑office mentorship.

Note: Must be licensed in DC and in Maryland and/or Virginia, with strong litigation, writing, and client‑facing skills. This role is best suited for an attorney who wants to actively litigate cases, work closely with clients, and grow long‑term with a serious plaintiff‑side practice.

About Us We are a well‑established plaintiff‑side personal injury law firm with a long history of advocating for injured individuals and their families. Our team is known for high‑level litigation, meaningful client service, and a real commitment to pursuing justice. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle personal injury cases through litigation with increasing independence
• Try your own cases as experience and case posture allow
• Serve as second chair on partner‑led litigation and trial matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case‑related documents
• Communicate directly with clients and help guide them through the litigation process
• Participate in case strategy, preparation, negotiation, and trial support
• Work closely with attorneys and staff in a collaborative team environment
• Help drive cases forward with strong organization, urgency, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant litigation experience preferred
• Licensed in DC and Maryland and/or Virginia
• Plaintiff‑side personal injury experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal writing and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with substantial client contact
• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail
• Team‑oriented, energetic, and motivated to build a long‑term career

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Real litigation and trial opportunity
• Career‑track role with hands‑on responsibility
• Strong mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Established, respected team with meaningful casework
• Competitive compensation plus benefits and profit‑sharing
• Opportunity to make a real difference for injured clients and families

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance