Associate Attorney

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected plaintiff-side practice where attorneys are trusted to do meaningful work that helps real people through difficult situations
• Work closely with a well-known and established legal team that values client care, results, and professionalism
• Handle interesting litigation and personal injury matters in a firm environment that emphasizes quality over volume
• Step into a role with room to grow, develop your litigation skills, and make a direct impact
• Be part of a team that takes pride in treating clients with empathy, clarity, and respect

Location: On-site full-time in either Conway, Arkansas or Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Note: Must be licensed to practice law in Arkansas. The firm is open to a range of experience levels, but candidates should have some litigation experience or a clear desire to build a litigation practice. Personal injury experience is a plus, not a requirement.

About Us

We are a well-established plaintiff-side law firm focused on helping injured clients navigate difficult situations with clarity, compassion, and strong advocacy. Confidential Employer. We believe clients deserve personal attention, thoughtful counsel, and a legal team that truly cares about the outcome of their case.

Job Description

• Represent clients in personal injury and related litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Communicate with clients and guide them through the legal process
• Negotiate settlements and help drive matters toward strong resolutions
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently and effectively
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and client service

Qualifications

• J.D. and active Arkansas bar license
• Some litigation experience or a strong interest in litigation
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to manage cases, deadlines, and client communication effectively
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and empathy in client interactions
• Personal injury experience preferred but not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Lower-volume, more client-focused practice environment
• Opportunity to learn from an experienced and respected team
• Meaningful plaintiff-side work with visible impact
• Supportive culture that values professionalism and personal attention
• Clear opportunity for growth based on experience and performance.

JPC-933

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must haves: AR bar license

• Nice to haves: litigation exp or interest in it, preferred personal injury experience; plaintiff-side experience; deposition, motion practice, hearing, or trial exposure.

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands:

  • 0 to 2 years directly relevant experience: $45,000 to $58,000

  • 2 to 4 years directly relevant experience: $58,000 to $70,000

  • 4 to 6 years directly relevant experience: $70,000 to $78,000

  • 6+ years directly relevant experience: $78,000 to $85,000

Submission Email: Name / Chris - chris@seriouslawyer.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Arkansas plaintiff-side firm hiring an on-site Associate Attorney in either Conway or Hot Springs. Open on experience level, but candidate must be AR licensed and either have litigation experience or genuinely want litigation. PI is preferred, not required.

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney

• Location: Hot Springs, AR

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 0

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Litigation Attorney, Personal Injury Attorney, Plaintiff Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Attorney, Lawyer, PI Associate, Litigation Associate

• # of hires needed: 1

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• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Entry level atty, low low pops in both locals, posting in Little Rock at 200k pop but it’s a drive for on site role