Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a dedicated litigation attorney with 2+ years of experience to manage personal injury matters across Northern California. You will draft pleadings, engage in discovery, and participate in depositions, hearings, and settlements while providing excellent client service.

The role offers collaboration with seasoned attorneys and staff, with opportunities for advancement in a client-focused environment dedicated to meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Personal injury litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
• Self-motivated, professional, and team-oriented.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters involving personal injury claims throughout Northern California.
• Handle cases from filing through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and case strategy.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and medical providers.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to deliver outstanding client results.
• Maintain organized case files while managing multiple litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research

Oral advocacy

Organization

Tools

Case management software

Job description

• Join a highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury litigation team that makes a real difference in clients' lives.
• Handle meaningful litigation cases with strong support from experienced attorneys and staff.
• Enjoy significant courtroom exposure and opportunities to develop your litigation practice.
• Work with a steady pipeline of personal injury matters from pre-litigation through trial preparation.
• Grow your legal career in a collaborative, client-focused environment with long-term advancement opportunities.

Location

Sacramento, California – Work alongside an experienced litigation team in a collaborative, fully on-site office serving clients throughout Northern California.

Note

Active California Bar license and at least 2 years of litigation experience are required. Personal injury litigation experience is preferred but not required. Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus.

About Us

We are a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm dedicated to helping injured individuals recover the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys work collaboratively to deliver exceptional client service while fostering a supportive environment where legal professionals can continue to grow and succeed. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters involving personal injury claims throughout Northern California.
• Handle cases from filing through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and case strategy.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, experts, and medical providers.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to deliver outstanding client results.
• Maintain organized case files while managing multiple litigation matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Personal injury litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
• Self-motivated, professional, and team-oriented.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values collaboration, client advocacy, and professional development. We provide meaningful litigation experience, a strong support system, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career representing injured clients while working alongside experienced legal professionals.