Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Attorney

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build meaningful, hands-on litigation experience while taking real ownership of cases
• Work directly with clients and make a tangible difference for people navigating serious injuries
• Join a growing, collaborative law firm where motivated attorneys can learn, develop, and advance
• Gain exposure to personal injury, workers' compensation, motor vehicle accident, premises liability, and medical malpractice matters
• Enjoy significant flexibility for remote work while remaining actively involved in Delaware hearings, depositions, and litigation
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities, health insurance, a 401(k), and a cash balance retirement plan
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who value teamwork, client service, professional development, and strong advocacy

Location:

Wilmington, Delaware. This role offers significant Hybrid-work flexibility for an attorney who lives in Delaware or the surrounding area. Because the position includes Delaware court hearings, depositions, and other in-person litigation responsibilities, candidates must be able to appear in Delaware as needed.

Note:

Active admission to the Delaware Bar is required. We are particularly interested in attorneys with 3+ years of experience, but we will consider Delaware-barred attorneys with less experience who demonstrate strong motivation, sound judgment, and a genuine desire to develop as litigators.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a growing Delaware personal injury law firm representing individuals throughout the state in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and other injury claims. Our team is committed to exceptional client service, strong advocacy, collaboration, and giving attorneys the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for their work.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury and workers' compensation matters while developing effective case strategies
• Work directly with clients and guide them through the litigation and claims process
• Handle discovery, legal research, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other case-related work
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, court hearings, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings
• Evaluate case facts, liability, damages, medical evidence, and settlement opportunities
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently toward successful resolution
• Develop your courtroom, litigation, negotiation, and client-management skills through meaningful hands-on experience
• Take increasing ownership of cases as your experience and capabilities grow

Qualifications

• Active Delaware Bar admission required
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred, although strong Delaware-barred attorneys with less experience will be considered
• Litigation, personal injury, workers' compensation, plaintiff-side, insurance defense, or related civil litigation experience is helpful
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and analytical skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and assuming responsibility for cases
• Motivated to learn, litigate, and grow with a developing practice
• Must live in Delaware or the surrounding area and be available for Delaware court hearings, depositions, and other in-person proceedings

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work, not simply observe from the sidelines. Our attorneys work directly with clients, develop cases, participate in litigation, and grow as advocates. We offer a team-oriented environment, meaningful professional development, substantial work flexibility, bonus opportunities, strong benefits, and the chance to build a long-term career with a growing practice.

JPC-2405

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Requirements: DE bar license. Preferred: personal injury or workers’ compensation law exp

• Required Years as Associate, 3+ preferred; less experience considered if actively barred in Delaware
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• $90K to $110K for 0 to 2 years; 
• $110K to $135K for 3 to 5 years; 
• $135K to $160K+ for 6+ years; recruiter-estimated, not client-provided

Submission Email: Cheryl - cacycyk@pkinjury.com

nmkrayer@pkinjury.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Growing Delaware plaintiff-side PI/workers’ comp firm needs an Associate Attorney for hands-on case management, client contact, and litigation. Delaware Bar is mandatory; 3+ years preferred but junior Delaware-barred attorneys can be considered. Flexible Hybrid setup, but candidate must live in Delaware/surrounding area and attend Delaware proceedings.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney- Pratcher Krayer LLC - JPC- 2405 - source (leave blank)

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Associate Attorney
• Location: Wilmington, DE
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Flexible hybrid; Delaware court and deposition appearances required
• Experience: 3+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Litigation Associate, Personal Injury Attorney, Workers’ Compensation Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Delaware Bar
• # of hires needed: 1