Personal Injury Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation, sick time, and federal/

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in San Jose is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join its plaintiff-side practice 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.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 1–4 years of personal injury experience preferred (up to 10 years).
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume legal practice with independently managing caseload.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical and case management skills.
• Excellent client communication, empathy, responsiveness and professionalism.

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 and staff.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Case management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Education

J.D. from 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