Associate Attorney

Warner & Fitzmartin

$90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active State Bar membership
  • 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury or plaintiff's law
  • Strong negotiation and litigation skills
  • Proven ability to manage case pipelines effectively

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for clients with honesty and diligence in court
  • Negotiate settlements and resolve cases quickly and efficiently
  • Prepare and manage legal documentation including pleadings and discovery
  • Keep clients informed with consistent and clear communication
  • Delegate tasks effectively among team members to maintain workflow
  • Ensure cases progress without unnecessary delays or extensions

Benefits

  • Fully remote work flexibility with in-person court attendance as needed
  • Supportive team culture that fosters collaboration and accountability
  • Encouragement of work-life balance and personal time for team members
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Full Job Description
Description

We9re looking for an Associate Attorney who combines real client care with real courtroom grit. You tell the truth (even when it9s hard), advocate passionately for clients, and you don9t disappear when things get busy. You can negotiate confidently, litigate strategically, and still treat injured clients like people who are living through one of the hardest seasons of their lives. You are also a team player and excited to join our team of truly superb legal professionals who care about clients as much as you do.

We have a simple rule: no ego, no drama, no 49that9s not my job.49. We all pitch in here; we protect clients, and we protect each other. If you think you9re too important to help with a task that keeps a case moving -even something small-this won9t be a fit. We also believe great lawyers should have great lives outside of work. When someone9s child is sick, the team covers. When deadlines hit, we handle them together. We expect grit and accountability, and we practice grace and teamwork.

SPECIAL BONUS: If your background is insurance defense, you9re still welcome here - you might just LOVE it! In your cover letter, tell us what changed for you and why you want to advocate for injured people. Tell us what you9ve learned that will make you a sharper plaintiff9s lawyer.

This role is fully remote but requires in-person attendance for court hearings/appearances (and related events such as mediations, depositions, and trial) as needed. Candidates must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the relevant courts or be able to travel on short notice.

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF YOU CAN:
  • Move files with urgency and judgment, and you consistently resolve matters at strong case value through smart evaluation, relentless follow-through, and disciplined negotiation.
  • Build complete, persuasive demand packages quickly, get them out the door consistently, and turn demands into real negotiations that do not stall.
  • Close matters every month, not every quarter. You manage a pipeline, you do not get buried, and you keep the firm9s recovery engine running.
  • Push each case toward fee-in or suit-filed with a clear plan, deadlines, and accountability across the team.
  • Drive pleadings, discovery, depositions, and mediation with control, momentum, and an eye toward leverage.
  • Schedule decisively, prepare thoroughly, and do not let defense delay tactics turn into lost months.
  • Hold your standards without extensions and without last-minute chaos.
  • Keep clients informed with proactive updates, clear explanations, and honest counsel, especially when the news is hard. You build trust through consistency and presence.
  • Direct staff clearly, delegate well, and maintain organized files and documentation so nothing gets dropped and every case keeps moving.

COMPENSATION:
  • $90,000 (commensurate with experience), plus eligibility for performance-based bonus compensation


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