Associate Attorney - Personal Injury Litigation

Washington, District of Columbia
IDj-12254
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$125000 - $150000 / yr

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury team with a long-standing reputation for results and serious litigation work.
  • Handle your own cases and build real courtroom experience instead of being stuck doing only support work.
  • Work closely with accomplished trial attorneys and gain meaningful mentorship while continuing to grow your own practice skills.
  • Step into a career-track opportunity with strong client impact, sophisticated casework, and direct responsibility.
  • Be part of a firm environment where strong writing, litigation ability, and client relationship skills are genuinely valued.

Location: This role is fully on-site in Washington, DC, offering direct collaboration with attorneys, hands-on litigation experience, and consistent in-office mentorship.

Note: Must be licensed in DC and in Maryland and/or Virginia, with strong litigation, writing, and client-facing skills. This role is best suited for an attorney who wants to actively litigate cases, work closely with clients, and grow long-term with a serious plaintiff-side practice.

About Us We are a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm with a long history of advocating for injured individuals and their families. Our team is known for high-level litigation, meaningful client service, and a real commitment to pursuing justice. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Handle personal injury cases through litigation with increasing independence
  • Try your own cases as experience and case posture allow
  • Serve as second chair on partner-led litigation and trial matters
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case-related documents
  • Communicate directly with clients and help guide them through the litigation process
  • Participate in case strategy, preparation, negotiation, and trial support
  • Work closely with attorneys and staff in a collaborative team environment
  • Help drive cases forward with strong organization, urgency, and attention to detail

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of directly relevant litigation experience preferred
  • Licensed in DC and Maryland and/or Virginia
  • Plaintiff-side personal injury experience strongly preferred
  • Strong legal writing and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable with substantial client contact
  • Self-starter with strong attention to detail
  • Team-oriented, energetic, and motivated to build a long-term career

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Real litigation and trial opportunity
  • Career-track role with hands-on responsibility
  • Strong mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
  • Established, respected team with meaningful casework
  • Competitive compensation plus benefits and profit-sharing
  • Opportunity to make a real difference for injured clients and families

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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