Associate Personal Injury Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney: Plaintiff Personal Injury 

Kisner Law, LLC | Hyattsville, MD | On-Site

Compensation: $120,000-$180,000 base, based on experience, plus a bonus based on meeting revenue targets, paid at least annually

About the Role

Kisner Law is a plaintiff-side personal injury and workers' compensation firm serving clients in Maryland and D.C. We're looking for an experienced trial attorney to manage their own caseload from intake through resolution, including negotiation, strategy, litigation, and trial. You'll serve as first chair on cases that go to trial and report directly to the managing attorney.

Our current docket is roughly 60% pre-litigation, 25% workers' compensation, and 15% litigation. Prior workers' compensation experience is not required.

Who We're Looking For

• Licensed in Maryland and/or D.C.

• Plaintiff personal injury or insurance defense experience, with trial experience

• Mid-level to senior attorneys; this is not an entry-level role. Compensation scales with experience, and we welcome attorneys with 10 or more years.

• Insurance defense attorneys are encouraged to apply. If you know how carriers value and defend claims and want to move to the plaintiff side, you already have an edge.

• Organized, proactive, and comfortable owning your cases

A Plus (Not Required)

• Workers' compensation experience

• Virginia bar admission

• Spanish fluency, to help us serve our Spanish-speaking clients

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000-$180,000 base salary, based on experience, plus a bonus based on meeting revenue targets, paid at least annually

• Health and dental insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with employer match

• Bar dues paid

• Clear growth opportunities within a scaling firm

Why Kisner Law

• Accessible leadership: you'll work directly with the managing attorney

• Support staff and systems built to move cases efficiently

• Less bureaucracy and more ownership of your cases

• A professional, collaborative team without the "stiff law firm" atmosphere

• We're building infrastructure and culture before growth, not after

How to Apply

Apply with your resume through Wizehire. If you'd like to include a cover letter, address the following:

• A major professional accomplishment or win you're proud of

• Why you're interested in Kisner Law specifically

• What type of work environment helps you perform at your best

A cover letter is optional, but it's a good way to stand out.

Kisner Law, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation:

$120,000 - $180,000 + Bonus

Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Manage assigned cases from intake through settlement or litigation resolution
• Maintain responsibility for case progression, calendaring, scheduling, deadlines, and follow-up tasks
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement demands, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and analyze case-specific legal and factual issues
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, discovery, statements, negotiations, and other litigation-related activities
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, and other parties

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Maryland Bar (DC Bar admission is a plus)
• Prior experience in personal injury, workers’ compensation, litigation, family law, or another client-facing practice area preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience managing deadlines, court calendars, and active caseloads

About Company

Firm Culture & Values

Kisner Law values professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and client-centered advocacy. We are intentional about building systems and processes that support both clients and our team. We are seeking an attorney interested in long-term professional growth within a firm environment and who takes pride in delivering high-quality legal representation and client service.

Kisner Law’s Core Values

Relentless Client Commitment

• We serve with purpose — delivering an exceptional client experience and going the extra mile because clients deserve nothing less.

Truth-Driven Advocacy

• Every strategy, argument, and recommendation is grounded in fact. We pursue truth rigorously because lasting results are built on solid foundations.

Results Without Compromise

• We move with urgency and precision, delivering meaningful outcomes without unnecessary delay — because winning matters, and so does how we get there.