Rising Personal Injury Associate Attorney (Trial Ready)

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

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.