Personal Injury Attorney

Well; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Well, a national plaintiffs' litigation firm, seeks associate attorneys with a commitment to plaintiff-side civil litigation. Torts, personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability are preferred.

The role is full-time and in-office with frequent travel. You will handle cases quickly, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and perform trial work as a second chair.

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 Oregon bar are required.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities are essential.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships; work well in a team.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases with responsibility; manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; draft and argue motions.
• Perform trial work as a second chair.
• Frequent travel is required due to client matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relations

Teamwork

Time management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Oregon 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 Oregon;
• 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;