Personal Injury Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

HSA and life insurance

Pet insurance

California Bar dues covered

MCLE courses

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney for our San Jose office. You will manage a high-volume caseload from pre-litigation through trial, handling discovery, motions, depositions, and negotiations while maintaining strong client communication.

Ideal candidates are California-barred with 1–4 years of personal injury experience and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Salary ranges with DOE and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 1–4 years of personal injury experience preferred (up to 10 years considered).
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in high-volume legal practice and case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage 120–140 active personal injury cases across pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Handle cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, government claims, medical malpractice, and other PI matters.
• Develop case strategy and oversee discovery, motions, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial prep.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, depositions, and arbitrations (virtual and in-person).
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement agreements, discovery, and other documents.
• Maintain frequent communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and support staff.
• Independently manage deadlines and case progression while collaborating with the team.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Case management

Client communication

Deposition preparation

Trial preparation

Education

J.D.

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Filevine

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Position Title: Personal Injury Attorney

A well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join its San Jose office and manage a high-volume caseload spanning pre-litigation and litigation matters. This attorney will oversee cases from strategy through resolution, handle discovery, depositions, motions, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation while maintaining consistent communication with clients and collaborating closely with dedicated support staff.

The ideal candidate is a California-barred attorney with 1–4 years of personal injury experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong writing skills, attention to detail, confidence under pressure, and the ability to receive direct feedback are essential for success in this role.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $180,000 annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 120–140 active personal injury cases across pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Handle cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, government claims, medical malpractice, and other personal injury matters
• Develop case strategy and oversee discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, depositions, and arbitrations, both virtually and in person
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement agreements, discovery, and other legal documents
• Maintain frequent communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal support teams
• Independently manage deadlines, priorities, and case progression while collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, litigation assistants, and other support staff

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 1–4 years of personal injury experience preferred, with consideration for attorneys with up to 10 years of relevant experience
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience strongly preferred, though defense personal injury experience may be considered
• Experience in a high-volume legal practice with the ability to independently manage a substantial caseload
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills
• Excellent client communication skills with an empathetic, responsive, and professional approach
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, accept direct feedback, and maintain exceptional attention to detail
• Deposition and trial preparation experience preferred
• Experience with Filevine, Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar legal technology preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick time, and federal holidays
• HSA and life insurance benefits
• Pet insurance
• Professional membership dues and California Bar dues covered
• MCLE courses and relevant continuing education opportunities
• Performance-based bonuses and opportunities for annual raises and career growth

If you are a driven California attorney who takes ownership of your cases, communicates exceptionally well with clients, and wants to build your career in a high-performing personal injury practice, we encourage you to apply.

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