Associate Attorney - Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation

Orion Placement; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ORION PLACEMENT seeks an attorney to manage a substantial plaintiff personal injury caseload from intake through trial. You will work with experienced trial attorneys to develop deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills on Massachusetts matters.

A JD and active Massachusetts Bar in good standing are required, with 2+ years MA plaintiff PI experience. Hartford, CT with hybrid flexibility offers cross-state exposure and meaningful client service opportunities.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Massachusetts Bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience in Massachusetts.
• Hands-on experience managing matters through multiple phases of litigation.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of 70–100 MA plaintiff PI files through all phases.
• Evaluate liability, damages, medical evidence, and litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents for MA cases.
• Prepare for and defend depositions; conduct depositions when appropriate.
• Handle written discovery with timely, accurate responses.
• Attend hearings and argue motions in Massachusetts courts.
• Represent clients in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Develop cases for trial and serve as first-chair trial counsel when needed.
• Collaborate with experts, investigators, medical providers, clients, and staff.

Skills

Depositions

Motion practice

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Make a meaningful impact by advocating for injured clients and helping families pursue the justice and compensation they deserve.
• Take ownership of a substantial plaintiff-side personal injury caseload and handle matters through all phases of litigation.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys while building your courtroom, deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and trial skills.
• Gain hands‑on experience with a diverse range of Massachusetts personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, defective products, and medical malpractice.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment that values integrity, client service, litigation excellence, and professional growth.
• Earn performance‑based bonus opportunities in addition to a competitive base salary.

Location: Hartford, CT - Hybrid flexibility is available, offering the opportunity to work with our team in person while maintaining some flexibility.

Note: Must have an active Massachusetts Bar license in good standing and 2+ years of directly relevant Massachusetts plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, including meaningful hands‑on experience in Massachusetts courts.

About Us

We are an established personal injury law firm dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families pursue meaningful results. Our team combines decades of litigation experience with a deeply client‑focused approach, and we believe every client deserves compassionate representation, honest communication, and relentless advocacy. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a substantial caseload of approximately 70 to 100 plaintiff personal injury files from intake and pre‑suit through settlement, trial, and resolution.
• Evaluate liability, damages, medical evidence, and overall litigation strategy.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, including defending depositions when appropriate.
• Handle written discovery and ensure timely, accurate responses.
• Attend court hearings and argue motions in Massachusetts courts.
• Represent clients in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Develop cases for trial and serve as first‑chair trial counsel when appropriate.
• Collaborate with experts, investigators, medical providers, clients, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
• Supervise and mentor litigation paralegals and support staff.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with Massachusetts court rules, filing requirements, discovery obligations, and litigation procedures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission and good standing.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience in Massachusetts.
• Hands‑on experience managing litigation matters through multiple phases of a case.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and client communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts court procedures and litigation requirements.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work that directly changes clients' lives while working with an experienced, supportive team. We value initiative, integrity, collaboration, and strong advocacy, and we invest in attorneys through professional development, CLE and bar support, and opportunities to grow as a litigator. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.