Junior Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation

Recruitify; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitify in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney for a boutique plaintiff personal injury law firm. This role is ideal for a newly licensed California attorney or early-career associate who wants hands-on litigation experience and mentorship.You will work with experienced attorneys through case development, discovery, motions, negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation, with on-site onboarding and a hybrid schedule after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing plaintiff personal injury cases
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare case evaluations
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and insurance carriers
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on litigation strategy
• Develop the skills necessary to independently manage cases

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Job Title: Junior Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Work Model: Onsite during onboarding, hybrid schedule available after onboarding
Salary: $100,000–$125,000 depending on experience

About the Role

We are hiring a Junior Associate Attorney for a boutique plaintiff personal injury law firm in Santa Ana, CA.

This opportunity is designed for a newly licensed California attorney or early-career associate who wants hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a long-term career as a trial attorney.

You will work directly with experienced attorneys and gain exposure to every stage of plaintiff personal injury litigation, including case development, discovery, motions, negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation.

Who We're Looking For

We are open to:

• Recently licensed California attorneys
• First-year associates
• Attorneys with 1–2 years of litigation experience

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Wants to build a career in plaintiff litigation
• Enjoys legal writing, advocacy, and client interaction
• Is eager to learn from experienced attorneys
• Takes ownership of their work
• Wants a long‑term opportunity with a growing boutique firm

Requirements

• Active California Bar license
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Plaintiff personal injury
• Civil litigation
• Insurance defense
• Criminal litigation
• Judicial externship
• Litigation clerkship
• Trial advocacy/mock trial
• Other litigation-focused experience

What You Will Do

• Assist with managing plaintiff personal injury cases
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare case evaluations
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and insurance carriers
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on litigation strategy
• Develop the skills necessary to independently manage cases

Why This Opportunity

• Hands‑on litigation experience from day one
• Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Exposure to all phases of plaintiff litigation
• Boutique firm environment
• Opportunity for long‑term professional growth
• Hybrid schedule after onboarding
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Great Fit If You...

• Recently became licensed in California or are an early‑career attorney
• Want to develop into a strong litigator
• Enjoy legal writing, advocacy, and helping clients
• Want responsibility and mentorship early in your career
• Are looking for a long‑term opportunity with a growing plaintiff firm

Compensation

Base salary is $100,000–$125,000 depending on experience.

Compensation will be based on litigation experience, background, and overall qualifications.