Personal Injury Attorney

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

Job summary

Well&Nest LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a national plaintiffs' litigation firm in Emeryville, CA. The role emphasizes plaintiff-side civil litigation across torts, medical malpractice, and product liability, with in-office duties and frequent travel.

As an Associate Attorney, you will quickly become responsible for handling cases, including discovery, depositions, motions, and trial work as a second chair.

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases and manage discovery tasks; take and defend depositions; draft and argue motions; perform trial work as a second chair.
• Frequent travel may be required and client contact is significant, especially during stressful times for families.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Plaintiff-side experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Bar admission: California

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;