Plaintiff Litigation Attorney – Oakland / East Bay, CA

L&W Recruiting, Inc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

L&W Recruiting, Inc. presents a rare opportunity in Emeryville for litigation attorneys across levels, from junior associates to seasoned litigators. You will drive plaintiff cases through discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial prep.

The ideal candidate holds a California Bar in good standing and brings plaintiff litigation experience; asbestos exposure or related toxic torts are a plus. This primarily in-office role offers full benefits and significant room for advanced practice.

Qualifications

• California Bar in good standing is required.
• Experience handling plaintiff litigation cases is preferred.
• Strong deposition and motion practice experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff cases through discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Build medical and exposure histories with clients and families.
• Travel frequently for depositions and hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Discovery management

Education

California Bar in good standing

Job description

A national plaintiff firm that represents mesothelioma and asbestos-cancer patients is hiring litigation attorneys for its Emeryville office, minutes from Oakland and Berkeley. Several seats are open, from junior associates to experienced litigators.

You will carry plaintiff cases through discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation; take and defend depositions; build medical and exposure histories with clients and families; and travel often for depositions and hearings.

California Bar in good standing. Plaintiff litigation experience; asbestos is ideal, but complex litigation, toxic tort, mass tort, medical malpractice, product liability and premises liability all fit. Strong junior attorneys with real deposition and motion work are welcome. Mostly in the office, with flexibility when life requires it.

$125,000 for junior attorneys, up to $200,000 with experience, and higher for an exceptional candidate. Full benefits.

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