Litigation Associate — Mesothelioma Trial-Ready, Onsite

Incendia Partners; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid time off 20 days

Paid parking

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Incendia Partners in Oakland, CA, is seeking an attorney with 1+ year of litigation experience to join a nationally recognized plaintiffs' firm focused on asbestos/mesothelioma litigation. The position offers a base salary of $120,000–$250,000, a performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Attorneys may handle trials as second chair and advance through internal promotion. Work is primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility after training.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side PI, product liability, medical-related litigation, or other complex litigation experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, advocacy, and case-management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong client communication skills, professionalism, and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload, typically 15-18 cases.
• Handle written discovery and substantive motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work directly with clients and families throughout their cases.
• Participate in trials as second chair.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys on litigation strategy.
• Travel approximately 8 times per month, mainly 1–2 night trips.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition handling

Trial collaboration

Client communication

Deadline management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Incendia Partners in Oakland, CA, is seeking an attorney with 1+ year of litigation experience to join a nationally recognized plaintiffs' firm focused on asbestos/mesothelioma litigation. The position offers a base salary of $120,000–$250,000, a performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Attorneys may handle trials as second chair and advance through internal promotion. Work is primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility after training.