Attorney

Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney

Opportunity Summary

Mission Recruiting is representing an established plaintiff litigation boutique seeking a Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney with approximately 3–10 years of litigation experience in Tustin, California.

This primarily in-office opportunity offers a $150,000–$190,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus merit, settlement, and origination compensation opportunities. There is no billable-hour requirement.

Attorneys independently manage personal injury cases from filing through settlement or trial, with substantive responsibility for depositions, motions, mediation, litigation strategy, and courtroom appearances. The practice prepares cases with trial in mind and offers first- and second-chair opportunities based on experience.

Plaintiff personal injury experience is preferred, but personal injury defense attorneys and experienced solo litigators are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $150,000–$190,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Merit bonus tied to successful case fees
• Settlement bonus opportunities
• Origination compensation
• No billable-hour requirement

Location & Work Arrangement

Tustin, California

Primarily in-office

This opportunity is designed for an attorney who values close collaboration with an experienced litigation team while maintaining significant ownership of an individual caseload.

About the Opportunity

Mission Recruiting's client maintains a plaintiff personal injury practice focused on thoughtful litigation and trial preparation rather than high-volume file management.

Attorneys are trusted to independently manage matters while receiving support from experienced litigation professionals. Performance is evaluated based on the quality of legal work, responsiveness, meeting deadlines, and contributing to successful case outcomes rather than generating billable hours.

The attorney will handle matters throughout the litigation lifecycle and develop case strategy with an eye toward trial. Depending on experience, attorneys may serve as first or second chair.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury litigation from filing through settlement or trial
• Develop litigation strategy and trial themes
• Draft pleadings and substantive motions
• Manage written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts
• Handle mediation and arbitration
• Negotiate settlements
• Prepare matters for trial
• Make regular California Superior Court appearances
• Serve as first or second chair at trial based on experience
• Independently manage litigation deadlines and caseload responsibilities
• Collaborate with attorneys and litigation support staff

Recommended Qualifications

• Approximately 3–10 years of litigation experience
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Strong deposition experience
• Strong motion practice experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters
• Strong courtroom, communication, and advocacy skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
• Trial experience
• Meaningful second-chair trial experience
• Personal injury defense experience
• Experience developing trial strategy and themes
• Mediation and settlement experience

Experienced solo practitioners with strong litigation backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees and dependents
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Immediate benefits eligibility
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Merit bonus opportunities
• Settlement bonus opportunities
• Origination compensation
• Significant advancement opportunities

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• No billable-hour requirement
• $150,000–$190,000 base salary
• Multiple performance-based compensation opportunities
• Independently manage cases from filing through resolution
• Trial-focused approach to litigation
• First- and second-chair trial opportunities
• Regular California Superior Court appearances
• Substantive deposition and motion practice
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and dependents
• Immediate benefits eligibility
• 401(k) with employer match
• Plaintiff experience preferred, but qualified defense attorneys are encouraged to apply
• Significant advancement opportunities

About Mission Recruiting

Mission Recruiting is a legal recruiting firm specializing in confidential attorney and legal professional searches throughout the United States. We work closely with candidates to understand their experience, career objectives, and priorities while maintaining discretion throughout the recruiting process.

Apply Today

If you are a California-licensed litigator with approximately 3–10 years of experience who wants greater case ownership, meaningful courtroom experience, and a path toward developing your trial practice without a billable-hour requirement, Mission Recruiting welcomes a confidential conversation.

Plaintiff personal injury experience is preferred, but personal injury defense attorneys and experienced solo litigators with strong transferable litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

Apply through Mission Recruiting for confidential consideration.

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