Personal Injury Attorney

Orionplacement; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off from day one

Continuing education (MCLE)

Paid bar dues

Professional memberships

Pet insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement seeks an associate attorney to manage personal injury litigation from inception to resolution or trial, with mentorship from experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative Southern California practice.

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active CA Bar, and 1+ year PI or employment law experience. Plaintiff or defense background is welcome. Full-time on-site role in Corona, CA with robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active California Bar membership is required.
• 1+ year of personal injury or employment law experience is required.
• Plaintiff or defense experience accepted.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong client communication and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation matters from inception through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy and independently manage discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, and other persuasive legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance representatives.
• Maintain frequent, professional communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently toward successful resolution.
• Participate as first or second chair in arbitrations and jury trials as experience develops.
• Handle matters involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and other serious injury claims.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy skills

Client communication

Time management

Professional judgment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California State Bar membership

1+ year of personal injury law or employment law experience

Plaintiff or defense experience accepted

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of personal injury cases from inception through resolution and trial while developing meaningful hands‑on litigation experience.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys who actively invest in associate development, litigation training, and continuing education.
• Gain courtroom exposure through depositions, mediations, motion practice, arbitrations, and jury trials.
• Earn additional compensation through commission opportunities and monthly settlement‑based bonuses.
• Join a collaborative team where attorneys receive the resources and support needed to litigate cases effectively rather than being limited to pre‑litigation work.
• Build your career with paid bar dues, professional memberships, MCLE courses, continuing education, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.

Location:

This is a fully on‑site opportunity available in Corona, CA offering attorneys the benefit of working closely with our litigation team and receiving direct mentorship and support.

Note:

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active California State Bar membership, and 1+ year of personal injury law or employment law experience. Plaintiff-side or defense-side experience is welcome.

About Us

We are a growing Southern California law practice committed to helping individuals navigate serious, life‑changing legal matters. Our team combines hands‑on advocacy, strong client communication, and an unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results. We believe attorneys grow fastest when given real responsibility, strong resources, and opportunities to develop their litigation skills.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury litigation matters from case inception through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy and independently manage discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, and other persuasive legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance representatives.
• Maintain frequent, professional communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently toward successful resolution.
• Participate as first or second chair in arbitrations and jury trials as experience develops.
• Handle matters involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and other serious injury claims.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 1+ year of personal injury law or employment law experience.
• Plaintiff or defense experience accepted.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong client communication and professional judgment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to become a stronger litigator through meaningful case ownership, courtroom exposure, mentorship, and continuing education. We foster a team‑oriented environment where every employee contributes to our success and attorneys have room to grow professionally and financially. Benefits include health and dental coverage, available life, vision, and pet insurance, paid time off beginning from your first day, paid bar dues and continuing education, professional memberships, 401(k), profit sharing, commissions on settled cases depending on experience, and monthly settlement‑based bonuses.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance