Junior Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) & profit-sharing

PTO, holidays and sick time

Birthday off

MCLE reimbursement

Bar dues reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks a Junior Personal Injury Associate Attorney in California. This plaintiff‑focused firm offers hands‑on exposure across personal injury matters, from pleadings to trial preparation, with direct client interaction and mentorship from experienced trial attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of legal experience, a CA bar license, and strong research and writing skills. This role advances development in a fast‑paced litigation environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1–3 years of legal experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Litigation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, legal correspondence, and meet‑and‑confer letters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, well‑supported memoranda.
• Work directly with clients throughout the lifecycle of their cases.
• Review medical records, expert reports, and other case‑related documentation.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, court hearings and settlement conferences.
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, witnesses, adjusters and opposing counsel.
• Manage assigned matters with guidance and mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide support throughout litigation.
• Gain increasing ownership of cases as skills, experience, and confidence develop.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Client communication

Coachable

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

AI-enabled legal tools

Job description

Position Title: Junior Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Build real litigation skills, work directly with clients, and learn from experienced trial attorneys who will invest in your development. A plaintiff-focused litigation firm is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of legal experience to join its collaborative practice. This role offers hands‑on exposure across personal injury matters, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, client communication, and trial preparation.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to do more than manage files. The ideal candidate is driven, personable, and coachable with strong research and writing skills, a genuine desire to learn, and the confidence to take initiative in a fast‑paced litigation environment.

Salary Range

$125,000 - $145,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, legal correspondence, and meet‑and‑confer letters
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, well‑supported memoranda
• Work directly with clients throughout the lifecycle of their cases
• Review medical records, expert reports, and other case‑related documentation
• Participate in depositions, mediations, court hearings and settlement conferences
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, witnesses, adjusters and opposing counsel
• Manage assigned matters with guidance and mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Assist with trial preparation and provide support throughout litigation
• Gain increasing ownership of cases as skills, experience, and confidence develop

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 1–3 years of legal experience preferred
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Litigation experience highly preferred but not required
• Ability to take direction, accept feedback, and apply it effectively
• Comfortable learning and incorporating AI‑enabled legal technology into workflowsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Driven, accountable, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal injury or plaintiff‑side litigation experience
• Civil litigation or insurance defense experience
• Criminal law or another litigation‑focused practice area
• Familiarity with legal research, case management, and AI‑assisted legal tools
• Experience communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing opportunities
• Paid time off, sick time, personal days and paid holidays
• Birthday off
• Professional development and MCLE reimbursement
• Bar dues and professional membership reimbursement
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities