Personal Injury Attorney

Well; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Well is seeking associate attorneys for a national plaintiffs' litigation practice focused on torts, personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability. This full-time, in-office role involves frequent travel and close client contact during stressful times, requiring empathy and rapport-building across diverse backgrounds.

You will handle case management, including written discovery and depositions, draft and argue motions, and provide trial work as a second chair.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team on behalf of injured clients.
• Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle case management tasks including written discovery and motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial work as a second chair.
• Draft and argue motions on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for trial and client meetings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relationships

Team player

Deadline-driven

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited institution

Job description

Our client, a national plaintiffs' litigation firm representing individuals and families harmed by corporate wrongdoing, is currently seeking associate attorneys with a demonstrated commitment to plaintiff-side civil litigation. Torts, personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability are preferred.

Their work is fast-paced, high-stakes, and emotionally compelling. They work closely with clients navigating devastating diagnoses and tragic losses, and they pride themselves on being relentless advocates in and out of the courtroom. This is a full-time in-office position with frequent travel.

As an Associate Attorney, you will quickly become responsible for handling cases. Case management responsibilities include written discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and trial work as a second chair. Prior experience with these tasks is appreciated but not required.

Their work involves significant client contact, bringing them into families' lives during the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position. Because of this, frequent travel is required.

Qualifications:

• Background in plaintiff-side personal injury; other desirable experience areas include, but are not limited to, medical malpractice and product liability.
• A valid J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution and admission to the bar of California;
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities;
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships;
• Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients;
• Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment;