Personal Injury Attorney

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

Job summary

Well&Nest LLC in Emeryville, CA invites associate attorneys to join a national plaintiffs' litigation firm focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability. This full-time, in-office role involves handling cases, depositions, motions, and trial work as second chair, with frequent travel.

Candidates should have a strong background in plaintiff-side litigation, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to build rapport with clients under stressful circumstances.

Qualifications

• Background in plaintiff-side personal injury; medical malpractice and product liability are desirable.
• A valid J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution and admission to the California bar.
• Excellent 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 cases and case management tasks, including written discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and trial work as second chair.
• Draft and argue motions and prepare for trial.
• Take and defend depositions and manage case strategy with senior attorneys.
• Engage empathetically with clients and maintain rapport throughout stressful proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

California Bar admission

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;